Provisions
XVII.4 of 2002 • Care and treatment of persons suffering from mental disorder or defect; visitation of institutions for
APPROVED
The Text
The care and treatment of persons suffering from mental disorder or defect and the protection of the mental health of the inhabitants of the state may be provided by state and local authorities and in such manner as the legislature may from time to time determine. The head of the department of mental hygiene shall visit and inspect, or cause to be visited and inspected by members of his or her staff, all institutions either public or private used for the care and treatment of persons suffering from mental disorder or defect.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 2002
• In Article XVII: Social Welfare
• Has 92 words
• Was proposed by the Legislature
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 2001
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1939-XVII.4
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