Enacts the "empire state of mind act" relating to the treatment of mentally ill persons.
Enacts the "empire state of mind act" relating to the treatment of mentally ill persons. This act addresses the treatment of mentally ill persons in mental health and addiction services facilities, the penal system, and social services. It establishes mental health courts in New York, requiring local criminal courts to transfer cases involving defendants with mental health issues to these courts. It also mandates that incarcerated individuals with mental illnesses receive appropriate treatment and that homeless individuals with mental illnesses be provided with supportive services.
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