SearchNY: 8 Re-entry Bills in State Budget Signed Into Law
Legal Action Center is thrilled to report that two of our re-entry bills and a number of other bills that we and other advocates fought for have now been signed into law!
Summary of the Certificate Equivalency Bill Signed Into Law on June 22, 2010
The Certificate Equivalency Bill, which was included in the 2010-2011 budget and signed into law by Governor Paterson on June 22, 2010, makes changes to many different sections of the law to ensure that either Certificates of Relief from Disabilities (CRDs) or Certificates of Good Conduct (CGCs) are accepted for the purpose of overcoming barriers to obtaining employment and occupational licenses.
LAC Launches New York State E-Health Website
The Legal Action Center has launched a new ehealth4ny website - www.ehealth4ny.org - dedicated to educating New Yorkers about the benefits offered by growing electronic health information networks in the state, and the options and choices New Yorkers now have for reaping those benefits in their own lives. This new website offers comprehensive resources to help New Yorkers inform themselves about what eHealth means, why it matters to patients and their caregivers, and how people can put eHealth to work so they, and their health care providers, can better manage their health care, while also protecting their privacy.
New York State Alcohol & Drug Policy Advocacy
The Legal Action Center plays a leading role in advocating for more sensible alcohol and drug policies in New York State, including fighting to:
- Ensure that comprehensive, appropriate alcohol and drug prevention, treatment, and other essential services are available and accessible for all who need them.
- Shape welfare reform and managed care so that they work to assist people who need addiction treatment or prevention.
- Protect people in recovery or still suffering from alcohol and drug problems from discrimination in health care, housing, employment, social services, zoning, and other areas, and help them to preserve their privacy.
- Divert appropriate addicted, non-violent offenders from prison and jail to treatment.
New York State HIV/AIDS Policy Analysis And Advocacy
LAC conducts policy analysis and advocacy to expand and improve HIV prevention, treatment and care services for New Yorkers, including those at risk or infected through drug use, and those in communities of color. We also work to protect the legal rights of people living with or at risk for HIV and AIDS, especially in the areas of HIV testing, confidentiality and discrimination. We work in partnership with people affected by HIV/AIDS, community-based providers and advocates, legal experts and lawmakers and public health officials on the state, city and federal levels.
New York State Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy