Local law · Int 0916-2024
Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to report on referrals to assisted outpatient treatment programs
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to report on referrals to assisted outpatient treatment programs
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Robert F. Holden
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to report how many times city agencies and hospitals submit referrals for individuals to assisted outpatient treatment programs under the state law known as Kendra’s Law, including the number of petitions filed for such referrals and the number of resulting court orders.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- May 23, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- May 23, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
NYC Council