NYAPRS Note: The Governor’s extension of the budget deadline to April 10th gives us more time to advocate for Daniel’s Law. The inclusion of the program, which will create non police response units for behavioral health crises, is still being negotiated as we continue to wait for a final budget agreement. We need you to send emails of support for a $10 million pilot program to your state legislators today! See the email campaign from our friends at NYLPI and the Daniel’s Law coalition for more information.
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
We’re writing to ask you to take immediate action to protect the rights of New Yorkers with mental health / substance use conditions.
Our Coalition is asking you to support Daniel’s Law (S.2398 / A.2210) – a bill designed to transform the way New York responds to mental health and substance use crises, by replacing a police response with a healthcare response. Learn more by clicking here.
We need your help!
By clicking here, you will be able to ask state legislators to include the $10 million Daniel’s Law pilot in the FY ’24 budget – and it will take you less than two minutes!
Thank you and please forward this email to all your colleagues and friends!
#Daniel’sLawSavesLives
#MentalHealthMatters
Regards,
Ruth
RUTH LOWENKRON, ESQ.
Director, Disability Justice Program
NYLPI
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
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