New York Gov. Kathy Hochul seeks expanded involuntary commitment laws over violent crimes on subway
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more people with mental health struggles into treatment.
Subway crimes prompt Gov. Kathy Hochul to push for change to N.Y.'s involuntary commitment laws
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
Hochul says 2025 is the year to change involuntary commitment laws
Despite past opposition from lawmakers, the governor once again plans to propose expansions to laws involving involuntary mental health treatment
To curb NYC subway violence, Gov. Kathy Hochul seeks to expand mental health laws
The move comes after several high-profile violent incidents in the New York City subway system, including the death of a woman who was set on fire.
New York Governor to Push for Expanded Mental Health Laws, Citing Violence on Subway
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will introduce legislation to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more mentally ill people into treatment
Hochul pushes for changes to NY law after grisly subway attacks: 'Recent surge in violent crimes…cannot continue'
After a number of horrifying attacks in the subway in recent weeks, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday said she’d introduced bills in her upcoming budget proposal to change New York’s involuntary commitment standard and Kendra’s Law.
Hochul proposes mental health law to curb violent NYC subway crime
Following a series of violent subway crimes allegedly committed by individuals with mental health issues, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed new legislation to improve access to mental health assistance.
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Governor Hochul expands free Direct File tax program
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GOP senators question Hochul rebate check plan, want money used to pay down debt
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul on inflation: New Yorkers should get refund checks
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After a slow start in NYS, number of legal cannabis stores skyrockets, Hochul says
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Gov. Hochul vetoed Grieving Families Act a third time. What to know.
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Hochul signs legislation expanding access to home heating aid for seniors
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation that will increase the accessibility of home heating aid and help identify more ...
"Too much time has passed without charges" -Governor Hochul on death of Robert Brooks
Governor Kathy Hochul says it's taking too long for charges to be filed in the December killing of Robert Brooks in Marcy Correctional Facility.The Governor re ...