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American Focus > Blog > World News > NYC Mayor Eric Adams does victory lap as new state rules make it easier to force mentally ill into treatment
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams does victory lap as new state rules make it easier to force mentally ill into treatment

Last updated: May 8, 2025 3:36 pm
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Mayor Eric Adams expressed his support for upcoming changes to state law that will streamline the process of involuntary commitment for mentally ill individuals. This change comes after Adams advocated for such modifications for three years, citing concerns about crime.

The new law, included in the state budget, will allow authorities to intervene when individuals demonstrate a significant risk of physical harm to themselves due to their mental illness affecting their ability to care for their essential needs such as food, clothing, medical care, safety, and shelter.

Prior to this amendment, involuntary commitment was only possible if there was a substantial risk of harm to oneself or others.

Adams applauded the progress during a news conference, highlighting the impact of the new rules on involuntary removal as a significant shift from previous policies.

He emphasized the need for clarity in the law to enable clinicians to transfer individuals to hospitals for evaluation without the risk of quick discharge when help was necessary.

Despite facing challenges in previous sessions, Adams persisted in his efforts to reform involuntary commitment laws since 2022. Brian Stettin, a senior advisor to the mayor, acknowledged the administration’s success in garnering support for the changes among progressives.

Stettin stressed the moral imperative of caring for vulnerable individuals, even if they are unaware of their need for help.

While not all proposed changes made it into the final legislation, the new law streamlines the process by requiring approval from an examining physician and a nurse practitioner for commitment.

Practitioners now have three days to evaluate individuals brought to the hospital for commitment and coordinate with the patient’s doctor if applicable. The revised law also mandates enhanced discharge planning by psychiatric centers and local social services agencies.

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Amidst the developments, Adams was spotted socializing with rapper Nems at a hookah bar, setting a lighthearted tone for the ongoing discussions surrounding mental health legislation.

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