Gittel's Law, recently signed into effect by Governor Kathy Hochul, amplifies New York's penal code to include new licensed mental health providers, imposing criminal penalties for sexual offenses. This legislation addresses previous legal gaps that failed to consider the evolution of mental health professions over the last twenty years. Advocates like Assembly Member Sam Berger and Senator Nathalia Fernandez played pivotal roles in its enactment, receiving support from organizations like Amudim, aiming to protect vulnerable patients in therapeutic settings from potential abuse.
"I want to express my gratitude to Amudim for advocating for victims like Gittel, and to Senator Fernandez for her steadfast partnership in ensuring that mental health patients seeking treatment are safeguarded against abuse."
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