Mental Hygiene Law § 82.14 · Article 82. Supported Decision-making
Reporting abuse, coercion, undue influence, or financial exploitation
Text — Law content up to date as of June 26, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
* § 82.14 Reporting abuse, coercion, undue influence, or financial exploitation.
(a) Any person who receives a copy of or an original supported decision-making agreement and has cause to believe the decision-maker is being abused, physically coerced, or financially exploited by a supporter, may report the alleged abuse, physical coercion, or financial exploitation to adult protective services pursuant to section four hundred seventy-three of the social services law.
(b) Nothing in this section may be construed as eliminating or limiting a person's duty or requirement to report under any other statute or regulation.
* NB Effective 90 days from the date that the regulations issued in accordance with § 1 of chapter 481 of 2022 appear in the New York State Register or the date such regulations are adopted, whichever is later.
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