States / New York / A 7293

A 7293 In Committee

Relates to the rights of former outpatients of mental health facilities to have files sealed after ten years

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Authorizes former outpatients of mental health facilities to request a court of competent jurisdiction to render an order to have their files sealed when more than ten years have elapsed since the last treatment in such facility, they are not currently being treated for mental illness and it would be in the best interests of the petitioner and society to seal such record without the requirement of a special proceeding.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Mar 25, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
27 · Low