Provides for emergency intervention services for persons impaired by chemical substances.
New York S02664 amends the mental hygiene law to establish procedures for emergency intervention services for persons impaired by chemical substances. It allows for voluntary and involuntary emergency services for intoxicated or incapacitated individuals. The bill mandates that a physician confirms the need for immediate involuntary emergency services before admission. It also outlines procedures for transporting incapacitated persons to treatment facilities and minimizing police involvement.
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