Enhances the assisted outpatient treatment program; eliminates the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law.

This bill amends the mental hygiene law to enhance the assisted outpatient treatment program, ensuring it includes case management, medication support, and other services. It also makes permanent the provisions of Kendra's Law, which governs assisted outpatient treatment. The bill outlines criteria for treatment, including mental illness and likelihood of harm without supervision. It mandates timely investigations of reports, requires a written treatment plan, and allows for court-ordered medication and testing.

Enhances the assisted outpatient treatment program; eliminates the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law.

This bill amends the mental hygiene law to enhance the assisted outpatient treatment program, ensuring it includes case management, medication support, and other services. It also makes permanent the provisions of Kendra's Law, which governs assisted outpatient treatment. The bill outlines criteria for treatment, including mental illness and likelihood of harm without supervision. It mandates timely investigations of reports, requires a written treatment plan, and allows for court-ordered medication and testing.