The purpose of this release is to inform local social services districts
about the provisions of Chapter 395 of the Laws of 1995. This law, which
becomes effective on November 1, 1995, contains several provisions to
improve the ability of the State and local governments to identify, prevent
and intervene in situations involving the abuse, exploitation and neglect of
impaired adults. This release, which is intended to provide basic
information on this new law to local district staff, is the first step in
the Department's implementation process. Other implementation activities
will include the development of regulations and a detailed Administrative
Directive and the provision of technical assistance to local district
staff. Presented below is a description of the provisions of Chapter 395
and their implications for local social services districts.
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