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 proposes changes to involuntary commitment laws
Governor Kathy Hochul plans to introduce legislation in her executive budget to expand the criteria for involuntary mental health commitments, citing rising subway violence.
Hochul renews push for involuntary commitment legislation
Kathy Hochul is reiterating her efforts to make it easier to involuntarily commit and treat people with severe mental illness in the wake of a spate of violence in the subway. In a statement Friday ahead of the new legislative session,
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 seeks to change standard for involuntary commitment to hospital
Hochul seeks to change standards for involuntary commitment to hospital as violent acts on New York City subways continue.
Amid shocking crimes on NYC subways, Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes for expanding involuntary commitments
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday she’d introduce legislation to the state budget that would make it easier to involuntarily commit those suffering from mental illness to hospitals, citing an uptick in violent crimes on the NYC subway system.
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveils plan to tackle subway violence and mental health crisis in New York City
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is unveiling a new plan to help combat violent crimes in the city's subway system and to address the mental health crisis. She said she is taking several steps to help fix the problem as she believes many crimes are linked to untreated mental illness.
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