The new policy would allow involuntary removals and transport to a hospital, so long as the person cannot meet their “basic human needs,” as judged in the moment. Read more:
can order a person to be taken to a hospital or psychiatric facility for an evaluation "if such person appears to be mentally ill and is conducting himself or herself in a manner which is likely to result in serious harm to the person or others."
Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom said ideally that this judgment would come from specialized teams composed of mental health professionals and first responders such as the police. The policy, which takes effect immediately, states that it permits these removals in order for the person in question to receive a mental evaluation.
But other stakeholders said they support the mayor’s move. Kathryn Wylde, head of the influential group the Partnership for New York City, which represents the business community, said, "I believe the mayor's announcement today is a very thoughtful approach to getting people the treatment and support they need, and that's something that the business community strongly supports."
Earlier this year, state lawmakers approved a five-year extension of Kendra’s Law, which allows the court to order a person to undergo mental health treatment under certain conditions.
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