Provides for the creation and maintenance of digital records for each incarcerated individual which includes all medical records, including but not limited to mental health records and results of drug or alcohol tests, work records and evaluations, conduct records and programming records.
Impact
The implementation of this bill could significantly influence how correctional facilities handle inmate data, moving towards a more centralized digital approach. It is expected to improve record-keeping efficiency, ensuring that all relevant information about an incarcerated individual is readily available and accessible. This shift may lead to better health interventions and programming tailored to the needs of inmates, thereby potentially improving rehabilitation outcomes.
Summary
Bill S07510 introduces provisions for the creation and maintenance of digital records for incarcerated individuals in New York State. It mandates that each correctional facility establish a digital record system encompassing various personal and medical information, including mental health records, drug or alcohol test results, work evaluations, and conduct records. This modern approach aims to enhance the management of inmate records and ensure that individuals have access to their files while incarcerated.
Contention
While the bill aims to streamline record-keeping and enhance access, there may be concerns regarding data security and privacy for incarcerated individuals. The collection and storage of sensitive medical and personal data necessitate strict security measures to prevent unauthorized access. Discussion surrounding these aspects may arise as stakeholders assess the balance between maintaining necessary information for rehabilitation and safeguarding individual rights within correctional environments.
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Provides for the creation and maintenance of digital records for each incarcerated individual which includes all medical records, including but not limited to mental health records and results of drug or alcohol tests, work records and evaluations, conduct records and programming records.
Provides for the creation and maintenance of digital records for each incarcerated individual which includes all medical records, including but not limited to mental health records and results of drug or alcohol tests, work records and evaluations, conduct records and programming records.
Provides for the creation and maintenance of digital records for each incarcerated individual which includes all medical records, including but not limited to mental health records and results of drug or alcohol tests, work records and evaluations, conduct records and programming records.
Relates to the provision of patient health information and medical records; expands the definition of medical records to include all health related records; prohibits fees for providing certain records.
Relates to the provision of patient health information and medical records; expands the definition of medical records to include all health related records; prohibits fees for providing certain records.
Establishes the central healthcare data system which stores medical records and information and provides such medical records and information to authorized users.
Relates to requiring the recording of mezzanine debt and preferred equity investments and including mezzanine debt in the mortgage recording tax; defines mezzanine debt.
Relates to requiring the recording of mezzanine debt and preferred equity investments and including mezzanine debt in the mortgage recording tax; defines mezzanine debt.
Requires each public body to live stream and post video recordings of all open meetings and public hearings; requires each public body to post such recordings for a period of not less than five years.