Enacts the "Prader-Willi syndrome residential stabilization and best-practice support act"

Summary

The bill adds a new section to New York’s mental hygiene law that recognizes individuals with Prader‑Willi syndrome as a high‑need group and requires the state to develop specialized residential settings and best‑practice standards for their care. It directs the Office of Mental Health and the Department of Health to use existing Medicaid waiver services and other funding to support these homes, focusing on food security, medical monitoring, and behavioral support while aiming to cut costs from crisis placements.

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