Gov. Kathy Hochul recently broached the topic of expanding the state’s involuntary commitment laws — an issue that sits at the intersection of mental health care, individual rights and public safety.

After the passage of a law that funnels more people into the involuntary commitment process, lawmakers hear from doctors & hospitals.

A new report by Disability Rights North Carolina found that a legal tool used to hold patients against their will for psychiatric treatment is frequently misused — violating patients’ rights and ...

This guest essay reflects the views of Carolyn Reinach Wolf, executive partner at the law firm Abrams Fensterman and director of its mental health law practice. Politicos, pundits and advocates across ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed changing the legal criteria for involuntary commitment on January 3. By so doing, she hopes to address concerns about public safety in the subway.

As New Yorkers, we all want a public mental health system that is effective, just, and compassionate. Yet Gov. Hochul’s proposal to expand Kendra’s Law — a statute that mandates involuntary outpatient ...

The state Senate and Assembly rejected Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to loosen standards for involuntary commitment, setting the stage for another fight over a key plank of the governor’s mental health ...

Mayor Eric Adams delivering his State of the City address in January 2025. Getty Images Mayor Adams is again trying to do something about the city’s out-of-control mentally ill population — but not ...

ALBANY — State lawmakers appear poised to include a legislative package in this year’s budget that would make it easier for licensed professionals to commit someone to a mental hospital. The directors ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One of the high-profile bills under consideration in the Oregon legislature this session is a move to change the rules regarding involuntary mental health treatment for people ...

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