NY A05439 | 2009-2010 | General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 29-0)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-06 - referred to mental health
Pending: Assembly Mental Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on February 13 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-06 - referred to mental health
Pending: Assembly Mental Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]
Summary
This bill will establish a bill of rights for children in residential care to assure that all children will receive appropriate care and treatment.
Title
Establishes a bill of rights for children in residential care in facilities operated by various state agencies including mental health, social services and the division for youth, to assure that all children will receive appropriate care and treatment including the right to be free from abuse, to have an individualized treatment plan, to receive safe medication and communication with family members, to recreation, religious freedom and to an appropriate education.
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History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-06 | referred to mental health | |
| 2009-05-19 | print number 5439a | |
| 2009-05-19 | amend and recommit to mental health | |
| 2009-02-13 | referred to mental health |
