S 6287 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Directs the office of mental health to conduct a study on the effects of abuse suffered while incarcerated on formerly incarcerated individuals

This bill directs New York's Office of Mental Health, in collaboration with Corrections and Community Supervision, to study how abuse experienced during incarceration affects the mental, behavioral, and physical health of formerly incarcerated individuals. The study must identify both short-term and long-term impacts, associated costs, and recommend effective treatment practices. The Office of Mental Health must submit a final report to state leaders within one year of the bill's effective date.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 7, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
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Mar 7, 2025
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