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A 6623

Directs the office of mental health to conduct a study on the mental health and prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among corrections officers and other prison workers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 7 co-sponsors

Directs OMH to study mental health and PTSD prevalence among corrections officers and prison staff, guiding policy, resources, and workplace support.

REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
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Bill Summary · A 6623

Summary of New York Bill A 6623

Overview and Purpose

  • Bill Number: A 6623
  • Title: Directs the Office of Mental Health to conduct a study on the mental health and prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among corrections officers and other prison workers
  • Purpose: The bill directs the Office of Mental Health (OMH) to undertake a study examining the mental health status and the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among corrections officers and other prison workers. The goal is to assess mental health needs and the extent of PTSD within this workforce.

Key Provisions

  • Directs the Office of Mental Health to conduct a study focused on:
    • Mental health outcomes among corrections officers and related prison staff
    • The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder within this workforce
  • Scope and details of the study (e.g., methodology, sample size, duration, reporting requirements) are not specified in the summary provided; the bill directs OMH to carry out the study but does not list explicit parameters in the available text.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary affected group: Corrections officers and other prison workers (e.g., staff employed in state or regional correctional facilities)
  • Secondary impacts: OMH as the administering agency; potential informing of state mental health policy, resource allocation, and workplace wellness initiatives if the study leads to recommendations.
  • The bill could influence legislative or administrative discussions about worker mental health support, PTSD treatment access, and workplace accommodations within correctional facilities.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 6, 2025
  • Current status: Referred to the Mental Health committee
  • Legislative actions recorded: 2025-03-06 – REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH (listed twice in the actions, indicating the same referral event appears in the record)
  • Next steps (typical): If advanced by the Mental Health committee, the bill would move through committee deliberations, potential amendments, and floor consideration, followed by votes in the chamber and, if passed, consideration by the other house and onward to the governor for signature. Specific timeline depends on committee action and legislative scheduling.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Michael Durso
  • Cosponsors: Jerett Gandolfo, Brian Manktelow, Joe DeStefano, David McDonough, Keith Brown, Joe Angelino, Kenneth Blankenbush

Notes

  • The available information does not include the full bill text, funding details, reporting requirements, or implementation timelines. For a complete understanding, the full bill language and any fiscal notes or committee amendments would be needed.

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

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