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.
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.
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.
Subway violence has Gov. Hochul looking to change laws about involuntary commitment
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
New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violence on subway
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand the state's involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more mentally ill people into treatment, following a series of violent crimes in the New York City subway system.
Gov. Kathy Hochul aims to change involuntary commitment law in NY
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand involuntary mental health commitments, a decision she said was driven by the recent subway attacks.
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