States / New York / A 1068

A 1068 In Committee

Requires arrested individuals to be given a mental health evaluation form

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Requires the office of mental health to create a mental health evaluation form to determine whether arrested individuals have the proper mental capacity to make decisions regarding their arrest; requires arrested individuals to be given such mental health evaluation form; directs that if an individual fails such mental health evaluation, a representative will be appointed for such individual regarding arrest proceedings.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 8, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
27 · Low