Establishes procedures for assisted outpatient treatment and community adherence plans prior to discharge.

The bill amends the mental hygiene law to strengthen assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) and discharge planning for individuals with serious mental illness. It requires a standardized AOT eligibility review before discharge from specified involuntary admissions, mandates a written community adherence plan (CAP) for discharges, and establishes mid-term case reviews for initial AOT orders exceeding six months. The commissioner of mental health must create standardized forms for AOT discharge and issue guidance to various stakeholders.

Establishes procedures for assisted outpatient treatment and community adherence plans prior to discharge.

The bill amends the mental hygiene law to strengthen assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) and discharge planning for individuals with serious mental illness. It requires a standardized AOT eligibility review before discharge from specified involuntary admissions, mandates a written community adherence plan (CAP) for discharges, and establishes mid-term case reviews for initial AOT orders exceeding six months. The commissioner of mental health must create standardized forms for AOT discharge and issue guidance to various stakeholders.