Hochul's legislative push aims to reform involuntary commitment rules and improve access to mental health treatment, addressing public safety amidst rising violence.
The recent uptick in subway violence may finally prompt lawmakers to consider significant changes to New York's mental health laws.
Progress has been made with new regulations requiring outpatient-discharge plans, which aim to prevent individuals from cycling through the mental health system.
Hochul's dedication includes the SCOUT program, which has successfully transitioned many New Yorkers from homelessness to psychiatric care and stable housing.
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