Mental Hygiene Law § 9.63 · Article 9. Hospitalization of Persons With a Mental Illness
Transportation of persons to or between hospitals
Text — Law content up to date as of June 26, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
* § 9.63 Transportation of persons to or between hospitals.
In carrying out the transportation of any person to or between a hospital, including a comprehensive psychiatric emergency program, pursuant to the provisions of this article appropriate attempts shall be made to elicit the cooperation of the person to be transported, prior to resorting to compulsory means of transportation.
* NB Effective until June 30, 2027 * § 9.61 Transportation of persons to or between hospitals.
In carrying out the transportation of any person to or between a hospital, including a comprehensive psychiatric emergency program, pursuant to the provisions of this article appropriate attempts shall be made to elicit the cooperation of the person to be transported, prior to resorting to compulsory means of transportation.
* NB Effective June 30, 2027
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- Law content up to date as of June 26, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/MHY9.63
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- The Senate's note "Effective June 30, 2027": the later text is printed beside the text in force ("Effective until").
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