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A 5769

Authorizes a community member or community ambassador to apply for involuntary admission of a person alleged to be mentally ill

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jodi Giglio

The bill aims to streamline and expedite state and local government services by mandating annual reviews, online options, and user feedback to improve efficiency.

REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
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Bill Summary · A 5769

Legislative Bill Summary – A 5769

Note on inconsistency: The bill’s title concerns authorizing community members to apply for involuntary admission of a person alleged to be mentally ill. The accompanying introduced text, however, describes a broad “Ease of Doing Government Business Act” focused on streamlining and expediting government services. This summary reflects the introduced content provided and highlights the discrepancy between the stated title and the actual bill text.

Quick Facts

  • Bill Number: A 5769
  • Title (as provided): Authorizes a community member or community ambassador to apply for involuntary admission of a person alleged to be mentally ill
  • Introduced: June 12, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Mental Health (Assembly committee)
  • Sponsor: Jodi Giglio (primary)
  • Related companion bills: S 3833, S 506 (listed as companions)

Purpose and Intent (as introduced text)

  • The bill, in its introduced content, would establish an Advanced framework titled the “Ease of Doing Government Business Act.” Its central aim is to simplify and expedite government services provided to the public, particularly those involving licenses, clearances, permits, certifications, and authorizations.
  • The stated objective is to review and streamline government transactions to reduce processing time and increase efficiency, while ensuring compliance with legal obligations.

Important note: This section reflects the introduced content. The stated bill title suggests a different policy goal (involuntary admission processes), which is not aligned with the introduced text.

Key Provisions (Introduced Content)

  1. 180-day Review of Government Transactions

    • Within 180 days of the act’s effective date, each state and local government entity that provides direct public services (e.g., licensing, permits, certifications) must review operations.
    • The review should identify steps to streamline and expedite government transactions.
    • Entities must annually review all transactional services to identify efficiency-improving steps.

  2. Annual Review and Efficiency Measures

    • The director, commissioner, or chief executive of each entity must conduct at least one annual review of all transactional services.
    • Required focus: simplify processes, reduce redundancies, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency, consistent with legal obligations.

  3. Online and Tech-Enabled Services

    • Where feasible, entities should implement online resources, automated services, or other technologies to improve service delivery.
    • Services must use plain language, with clear instructions and language options where practicable.
    • Mechanisms should be provided for user feedback on transaction experiences.

  4. Feedback and Continuous Improvement

    • Feedback from users should be reviewed within 30 days of submission.
    • Feedback should inform future efficiency improvements in service delivery.

  5. Definitions

    • “State and local government entity” includes executive branch offices, commissions, boards, local governments, districts, and instrumentalities.

Who Would Be Affected

  • State and local government entities that directly provide public services (licenses, permits, clearances, certifications, authorizations).
  • Administrative and operational leadership within those entities (directors, commissioners, chiefs).
  • The general public that interacts with government services (via licensing, permits, etc.).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Effective date: Not specified in the provided text; the act requires action within 180 days of the effective date.
  • Initial implementation window: 180 days post-enactment for the mandatory review.
  • Ongoing timelines: At least one annual comprehensive review by the entity’s top official, with feedback reviewed within 30 days of submission.
  • Status in committee: Referred to the Mental Health committee in the Assembly.
  • Related actions: Companion bills exist in the Senate (S 3833 and S 506).

Potential Impacts

  • Administrative: Could lead to more streamlined processes, reduced processing times, and enhanced use of online services and plain-language communications.
  • Accessibility: Emphasis on language options and user feedback may improve accessibility and satisfaction.
  • Resource needs: Potential costs associated with expanding online services, developing feedback mechanisms, and implementing process improvements.
  • Policy alignment: The introduced text emphasizes efficiency; however, it does not address involuntary admission processes, which may indicate a drafting misalignment with the stated title.

If you’d like, I can also provide a side-by-side comparison with the companion Senate bills or draft a plain-language brief focused specifically on the involuntary admission aspect (if the bill’s intent were to align with its titled purpose).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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