Expands the use of body scanners to facilities operated by the office of mental health, the office for people with developmental disabilities and the office of children and family services; establishes alternative methods of screening.
Impact
The implementation of this bill could significantly alter the current security protocols in state-operated mental health and child services facilities. By allowing the use of body scanners, the bill seeks to address security concerns while managing the influx of individuals in these facilities. However, it also mandates that alternative screening methods be available for individuals who may decline body imaging for medical or personal reasons, thus attempting to balance security needs with individual rights.
Summary
Bill S08054 aims to expand the use of body imaging scanning equipment in various state-operated facilities in New York. Specifically, it allows licensed practitioners and unlicensed personnel in facilities operated by the office of mental health, the office for people with developmental disabilities, and the office of children and family services to utilize ionizing radiation body scanners for security screening. This expansion is intended to enhance security measures for individuals detained, committed, or visiting these facilities.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding Bill S08054 include concerns about the exposure to ionizing radiation and the implications it has for vulnerable populations, such as those with mental health issues or developmental disabilities. Critics may argue that the use of body scanners could lead to unnecessary stress or discomfort for these individuals. Proponents argue that the benefits of enhanced security outweigh these concerns, advocating for a progressive approach to managing safety in the state's facilities.
Same As
Expands the use of body scanners to facilities operated by the office of mental health, the office for people with developmental disabilities and the office of children and family services; establishes alternative methods of screening.
Expands the legislative reporting requirements for the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental disabilities to include the chair of the assembly committee on people with disabilities and the chair of the senate committee on disabilities.
Expands the legislative reporting requirements for the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental disabilities to include the chair of the assembly committee on people with disabilities and the chair of the senate committee on disabilities.
Establishes a program of tiered eligibility for services offered by the office for people with developmental disabilities for persons with learning disabilities and other complex neurological impairments.
Establishes a program of tiered eligibility for services offered by the office for people with developmental disabilities for persons with learning disabilities and other complex neurological impairments.
Relates to providing for multi-formatted services menus for the cognitively impaired on websites operated by certain state agencies; includes the department of health, office for people with developmental disabilities and the office of mental health.
Relates to providing for multi-formatted services menus for the cognitively impaired on websites operated by certain state agencies; includes the department of health, office for people with developmental disabilities and the office of mental health.
Ensures that the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental disabilities provide materials to individuals in English and the top six languages spoken in the state.
Increases the frequency that visitation or inspections of facilities operated or licensed by the office for people with developmental disabilities must be made each year.
Health occupations: health professionals; permanent revocation of license or registration if convicted of sexual conduct under pretext of medical treatment; provide for. Amends sec. 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16226). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4121'23
Payment rates established for certain substance use disorder treatment services, and vendor eligibility recodified for payments from the behavioral health fund.