Social Services Law § 196 · Title 5. Public Institutional Care For Adults
Report on needs of incarcerated individuals of public homes
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§ 196. Report on needs of incarcerated individuals of public homes. It shall be the duty of the commissioner of public welfare to report to the legislative body as to the needs of the home and to make recommendations of any changes, improvements, additional equipment or other provision which he or she may consider necessary to provide adequate care for the incarcerated individuals.
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- Law content up to date as of October 2, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/SOS196
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