Establishes a co-occurring disorders patient bill of rights to be implemented by various agencies; requires a five-year plan for implementing such bill of rights.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a patient bill of rights for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, requiring specific state agencies to adopt these protections. The law mandates that affected individuals receive non-discriminatory care, accurate diagnosis and screening, and integrated treatment plans tailored to their specific needs. It further guarantees access to high-quality evidence-based services, continuity of care, family support, peer advocacy, safe housing, and prevention programs for at-risk youth. By requiring these standards across various settings, the legislation aims to ensure that people with dual diagnoses are treated with dignity and receive the comprehensive support necessary for recovery.
Requires the office of special investigation to conclude investigations into alleged criminal offenses committed by police officers resulting in a death and issue a report within sixty days.
Directs the commissioner of health and the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to conduct a study of the delivery of services to individuals with traumatic brain injury.
Relates to requiring telephones capable of making local and long-distance telephone calls be in every nursing home patient's room, either at such patient's bedside or in the patient's room depending on the patient's mobility.
Relates to the classification of the drug xylazine as a schedule I controlled substance, and to the criminal sale and possession of xylazine or preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances containing xylazine.
Increases the fine on individuals who commit the crime of criminal contempt in the first degree to up to $150,000 if such crime was wilfully committed persistently and/or egregiously as determined by the court.
Provides for updates to rates for residential health care facilities.
Relates to creating a school resource officer program to permit the employment of retired law enforcement officers and provide grants to school districts and non-public schools for such purpose.
Requires that any rules or regulations promulgated by the department of environmental conservation pursuant to the climate action fund are subject to a vote of the legislature and must be approved by a majority vote prior to implementation.
