Directs the commissioner to promulgate regulations for the release of certain patient records by the office of mental health.

This bill amends the mental hygiene law to direct the commissioner to create regulations for the release of patient records by the office of mental health. Specifically, it allows for the disclosure of patient information pertaining to deceased individuals who were residents of facilities operated or certified by the office. Such information may be provided to family members, personal representatives of the decedent, or other persons involved in the decedent's care or payment for care prior to the decedent's death upon written request.

Directs the commissioner to promulgate regulations for the release of certain patient records by the office of mental health.

This bill amends the mental hygiene law to direct the commissioner to create regulations for the release of patient records by the office of mental health. Specifically, it allows for the disclosure of patient information pertaining to deceased individuals who were residents of facilities operated or certified by the office. Such information may be provided to family members, personal representatives of the decedent, or other persons involved in the decedent's care or payment for care prior to the decedent's death upon written request.