Assembly bill · A10858 (2025-26)
Relates to social admission of certain minors presenting to hospitals for mental or behavioral health concerns who are medically cleared for discharge…
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Relates to social admission of certain minors presenting to hospitals for mental or behavioral health concerns who are medically cleared for discharge, when such minor is abandoned at the hospital
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New York State Assembly
Summary
Establishes procedures for the social admission of certain minors presenting to emergency departments for mental or behavioral health evaluation when a parent, legal guardian, or local social services district refuses to retrieve the minor upon discharge.
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Amends the Public Health Law.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Health · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Health · New York State Senate.
Full history
- Apr 8, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
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