N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law Section 16.37
Autism spectrum disorder booklet

first responders

The commissioner, in consultation with other appropriate agency representatives, shall prepare for publication and cause to be distributed to first responders, including emergency medical services personnel, firefighters and police officers, a booklet containing information on recognizing the behavioral symptoms and characteristics of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Such booklet also shall contain information on additional resources and any other information deemed necessary and appropriate by the commissioner.

Source: Section 16.37 — Autism spectrum disorder booklet; first responders, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/MHY/16.37 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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Regulation and quality control of services for individuals with developmental disabilities 16.01
Evaluation of services for persons with developmental disabilities 16.03
Operating certificate required 16.05
Issuance of operating certificates 16.09
Approval of new construction 16.11
Oversight of facilities and services 16.13
Duties of providers of services 16.17
Suspension, revocation, or limitation of an operating certificate 16.19
Confinement, care and treatment of persons with developmental disabilities 16.21
Injunctions 16.23
Family care homes 16.25
Temporary operator 16.27
Residential facilities 16.29
Abuse, neglect, and significant incidents involving vulnerable persons 16.31
Monthly personal allowances 16.32
Improper expenditure of moneys 16.33
Review of criminal history information concerning certain prospective employees 16.34
Certain information regarding persons working with people with developmental disabilities 16.35
Developmental disabilities services quality improvement demonstration program 16.37
Autism spectrum disorder booklet

Verified:
Feb. 28, 2026

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

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Location: https://newyork.public.law/laws/n.y._mental_hygiene_law_section_16.37

Original Source: Section 16.37 — Autism spectrum disorder booklet; first responders, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/MHY/16.37 (last accessed Feb. 28, 2026).