New York S01366 mandates the state's mental health commissioner to create rules against automating suicide prevention or mental health hotlines.

New York S01366 amends the mental hygiene law by requiring the commissioner of the office of mental health to establish rules and regulations that prohibit any suicide prevention or mental health services hotline operated or sponsored by the state from being automated. This ensures that individuals seeking help have direct access to human support, potentially improving the quality and effectiveness of crisis intervention services.

New York S01366 mandates the state's mental health commissioner to create rules against automating suicide prevention or mental health hotlines.

New York S01366 amends the mental hygiene law by requiring the commissioner of the office of mental health to establish rules and regulations that prohibit any suicide prevention or mental health services hotline operated or sponsored by the state from being automated. This ensures that individuals seeking help have direct access to human support, potentially improving the quality and effectiveness of crisis intervention services.