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A 10093

Establishes a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning plus crisis hotline

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Harry Bronson and 5 co-sponsors

New York bill would create a dedicated mental health crisis hotline specifically for LGBTQ+ individuals facing suicidal ideation and psychological distress.

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Bill Summary · A 10093

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 10093 would establish a dedicated crisis hotline specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and other sexual and gender minority individuals in New York State. The bill creates infrastructure and funding for a specialized mental health support service tailored to the needs of LGBTQ+ populations who may face unique stressors and barriers to care.

Why is this important

LGBTQ+ individuals experience higher rates of suicidal ideation, depression, and anxiety compared to the general population, often compounded by discrimination, social isolation, and difficulty accessing affirming mental health services. A dedicated hotline could provide immediate, specialized crisis intervention from trained counselors who understand the specific challenges facing these communities and can connect callers to appropriate resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and cost: Critics may question the expense of establishing and maintaining a separate hotline versus expanding existing crisis services; supporters argue specialized services justify the investment
  • Scope and duplication: Questions about whether resources should focus on creating a new dedicated line versus training existing hotline staff to better serve LGBTQ+ callers
  • Implementation details: The bill's specifications (staffing requirements, training standards, integration with existing mental health systems) are not detailed in this overview and could generate debate during legislative process

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

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