NYS SAFE ACT
Information on the NY SAFE ACT
Article 9.46 New York State Mental Hygiene Law (effective March 16, 2013)
All mental health practioner's should be aware that Article 9.46 MHL involves reporting a name to a database for gun control purposes. 9.46 MHL is a reporting statute only; it does not trigger any other action and will not help a mentally ill person receive emergency services.
In the event of an emergency (imminent risk of harm to self or others), call 911 or follow your established procedures for urgent or emergent situations requiring immediate action.