New York S05123 amends the correction law to ensure incarcerated individuals receiving mental health services or participating in mental health.
New York S05123 amends the correction law to ensure incarcerated individuals receiving mental health services or participating in mental health programs do not have this time deducted from other activities. The bill specifies that the time spent on mental health services should not be subtracted from the total activity time, which includes exercise, meals, visits, and educational programs. This change aims to provide incarcerated individuals with more opportunities to engage in various activities while receiving necessary mental health care. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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