Expands the use of body scanners to facilities operated by the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental disabilities; establishes alternative methods of screening.
Ensures that the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental disabilities provide materials to individuals in English and the top six languages spoken in the state.
Directs the office for people with developmental disabilities to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing, implementing and expanding additional housing models that support independent living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; requires the office to submit a report on such study to the governor, the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly.
Authorizes surveillance cameras in public common areas in group homes funded or operated by the office for people with developmental disabilities.
Requires the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to provide care for certain persons with developmental disabilities who have been admitted to hospitals or psychiatric facilities on an emergency basis.
Grants security officers serving at the village of Ardsley village court peace officer status; provides that such officers shall complete training if they are not otherwise police officers or peace officers.
Expands geographical boundaries for residency requirements of correction officers employed by local correction facilities of Rockland and Orange counties.
Expands geographical boundaries for residency requirements of correction officers employed by local correction facilities of Rockland and Orange counties.
Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions requiring the office for people with developmental disabilities to establish the care demonstration program to March 31, 2028.
Relates to the establishment of mental health clubhouses pursuant to a statewide implementation plan developed by the office of mental health.