New York S04269 amends the correction law to expand the definition of persons with a disability for special populations.

New York S04269 amends the correction law to clarify the definition of persons with a disability for purposes of special populations. The bill includes people with a mental health diagnosis, those on the office of mental health caseload, individuals with an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive diagnosis, those with physical disability or mobility impairment, and those with a sensorial disability diagnosis. This expansion ensures a broader range of individuals are recognized and supported within the special populations category.

New York S04269 amends the correction law to expand the definition of persons with a disability for special populations.

New York S04269 amends the correction law to clarify the definition of persons with a disability for purposes of special populations. The bill includes people with a mental health diagnosis, those on the office of mental health caseload, individuals with an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive diagnosis, those with physical disability or mobility impairment, and those with a sensorial disability diagnosis. This expansion ensures a broader range of individuals are recognized and supported within the special populations category.