BILL NUMBER: S1731
SPONSOR: FAHY
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to renaming an
office of addiction services and supports scholarship program the "NYS
Father Peter Young Memorial Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program"
 
PURPOSE:
To rename the addiction services scholarship program in honor of Father
Peter Young.
 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
Section 1. Amends section 19.07 of the mental hygiene law by renaming
the program as the 'NYS Father Peter Young Memorial Addiction Profes-
sionals Scholarship Program.'
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This scholarship program addresses workforce shortages in addiction
treatment. Renaming it honors Father Peter Young's pioneering approach
to addiction rehabilitation, which emphasized treatment, housing, and
employment. His efforts transformed lives across New York State and
continue to inspire advancements in addiction services.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
A8160 (2023-24)
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.

Statutes affected:
S1731: 19.07 mental hygiene law