New York Makes it Easier to Commit People With Severe Mental Illnesses
Mad in America
MAY 2, 2025
Kathy Hochul shored up her public safety agenda this week when state lawmakers agreed to loosen the legal standard for involuntary commitment of the mentally ill a major victory for the Democrat and a sign that political winds on the issue are shifting to the center. The shifting approach remains contentious, though.
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