Critical of involuntary commitment changes, N.Y. advocates see steps toward Daniel's Law as budget bright spot
Some of New York’s mental health advocates say while they feel there are some significant holes that need to be filled following changes to New York’s involuntary commitment standards in the state budget, there are crucial wins in the final spending package as well.
State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, chair of the Assembly Mental Health Committee, says the outcome of the budget battle over the involuntary commitment has left a bad taste.