New York A02300 creates a substance use disorder treatment bill of rights to be posted in all treatment facilities.

New York A02300 amends the mental hygiene law to establish a substance use disorder treatment bill of rights. This bill of rights must be posted in a conspicuous place in all treatment facilities. It includes rights such as the right to object to or terminate treatment, the right to privacy, the right to access treatment records, and the right to be free from abuse and discrimination. Every patient must receive a copy of the bill of rights at or before admission, and staff members must also receive a copy.

New York A02300 creates a substance use disorder treatment bill of rights to be posted in all treatment facilities.

New York A02300 amends the mental hygiene law to establish a substance use disorder treatment bill of rights. This bill of rights must be posted in a conspicuous place in all treatment facilities. It includes rights such as the right to object to or terminate treatment, the right to privacy, the right to access treatment records, and the right to be free from abuse and discrimination. Every patient must receive a copy of the bill of rights at or before admission, and staff members must also receive a copy.