Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans to revise involuntary commitment standards for mentally ill individuals, asserting the need for expanded care while facing criticism for lack of detail in her proposal.
Hochul stated, 'Currently hospitals are able to commit individuals whose mental illness puts themselves or others at risk of serious harm, and this legislation will expand that definition.'
Despite the plan to enhance Kendra's Law to facilitate court-ordered treatment for certain individuals, critiques highlighted past legislative rejections and concerns over implementation efficacy.
City Councilman Robert Holden voiced anger over Hochul's handling of Kendra's Law, emphasizing, 'This has been rejected by the legislature in the past,' suggesting a lack of actionable progress.
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