New York A02292 amends the mental hygiene law to redefine and develop standards for chemical dependence facilities and staff.

New York A02292 amends the mental hygiene law to redefine and develop standards for chemical dependence facilities and staff. These standards apply to facilities providing services for alcoholism, alcohol abuse, substance abuse, substance dependence, chemical abuse, or chemical dependence. The bill allows facilities to choose tobacco-limited environments, except for services for children, youth, and young adults, which must remain tobacco-free. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A02292 amends the mental hygiene law to redefine and develop standards for chemical dependence facilities and staff.

New York A02292 amends the mental hygiene law to redefine and develop standards for chemical dependence facilities and staff. These standards apply to facilities providing services for alcoholism, alcohol abuse, substance abuse, substance dependence, chemical abuse, or chemical dependence. The bill allows facilities to choose tobacco-limited environments, except for services for children, youth, and young adults, which must remain tobacco-free. The act takes effect immediately.