Hochul proposes expanding involuntary commitment

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.

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Hochul floated expanding involuntary commitment laws so that more people could be hospitalized against their will when they endanger themselves or others. The change would address a gap in care...