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S 10383 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires arrested individuals to be given a mental health evaluation form

Summary
Requires the office of mental health to create a mental health evaluation form to determine whether arrested individuals have the proper mental capacity to make decisions regarding their arrest; requires arrested individuals to be given such mental health evaluation form; directs that if an individual fails such mental health evaluation, a representative will be appointed for such individual regarding arrest proceedings.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates mental health evaluations for arrestees, protecting civil rights and enhancing accountability by ensuring proper capacity assessment before legal proceedings.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates mental health evaluations for arrested individuals, directly supporting mental health services and protecting patient rights.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2026
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Introduced May 15, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
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Joe Griffo
RRepublican/Conservative
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