New York A01579 mandates the Office of Mental Health to create rules prohibiting state-operated or sponsored suicide prevention and mental health.

New York A01579 amends the mental hygiene law by directing the commissioner of the Office of Mental Health to establish rules and regulations that prohibit any suicide prevention or mental health services hotline operated or sponsored by the state from being automated. This means that individuals seeking help through these hotlines will be connected to a human representative rather than an automated system. The act will take effect 30 days after it becomes law, with immediate authorization for necessary rule changes.

New York A01579 mandates the Office of Mental Health to create rules prohibiting state-operated or sponsored suicide prevention and mental health.

New York A01579 amends the mental hygiene law by directing the commissioner of the Office of Mental Health to establish rules and regulations that prohibit any suicide prevention or mental health services hotline operated or sponsored by the state from being automated. This means that individuals seeking help through these hotlines will be connected to a human representative rather than an automated system. The act will take effect 30 days after it becomes law, with immediate authorization for necessary rule changes.