NY State Senate Bill S4496A

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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Feb 04, 2020	referred to alcoholism and drug abuse delivered to assembly passed senate
Jan 15, 2020	advanced to third reading
Jan 14, 2020	2nd report cal.
Jan 13, 2020	1st report cal.66
Jan 08, 2020	print number 4496a
Jan 08, 2020	amend and recommit to alcoholism and substance abuse referred to alcoholism and substance abuse returned to senate died in assembly
Apr 29, 2019	referred to alcoholism and drug abuse delivered to assembly passed senate
Apr 10, 2019	advanced to third reading
Apr 09, 2019	2nd report cal.
Apr 08, 2019	1st report cal.391
Mar 13, 2019	referred to alcoholism and substance abuse

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S4496 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A6718
Law Section:: Mental Hygiene Law
Laws Affected:: Add §19.04, Ment Hyg L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2015-2016: S3989, A7933
2017-2018: S902, A6210
2021-2022: S3411, A5670
2023-2024: S3349

S4496 - Summary

Creates a recovery living task force to establish best practice guidelines for recovery living residences that illustrate the most appropriate and effective environment for persons recovering from a chemical dependency.

S4496 - Sponsor Memo

 
BILL NUMBER: S4496

SPONSOR: MARTINEZ
 
TITLE OF BILL:  An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to
the creation of a recovery living task force

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section one adds a new section, 19.04, to the mental hygiene law, there-
by establishing the recovery living task force. The task force will be
charged with establishing best practice guidelines for recovery living
residences that illustrate the most appropriate and effective environ-
ment for persons recovering from a chemical dependency. The task force
must report to the legislature no later than one year after the effec-
tive date of this act.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

Stable and safe alcohol and drug free housing promotes long term recov-
ery for individuals suffering from a chemical dependency.  Inappropriate
housing or a lack of housing has the potential to be a serious obstacle

to an individuals' goal towards long term recovery.  Often, individual's
seeking help are discharged from an in-patient treatment facility after
a short stay, and are left with no suitable place to go. Unfortunately,
in New York state, and across the country, there is a lack of appropri-
ate housing for these individuals.

New York is currently restricted in our ability to regulating the recov-
ery homes that are operating in our state. The federal Fair Housing
Amendment Act prohibits the state from regulating the housing of indi-
viduals in recovery, unless the state can prove, using reliable studies
and evidence, that: (1) regulation of such housing serves a legitimate
governmental interest, (2) the regulations are the least restrictive way
to advance that legitimate interest, and that (3) the regulation bene-
fits the person in recovery. Federal courts have continually struck down
any attempt to regulate recovery housing, citing the need for the above
burdens to be met.

By establishing a task force of highly qualified individuals to study
this issue, collect evidence, and submit a report containing recommenda-
tions, the legislature will be better equipped to determine the most
appropriate way to support individuals in recovery with regard to their
housing needs. Further, if the task force determines that regulation,
certification, or licensure of recovery housing is in the best interest
of those in recovery, the state will have the evidence it needs to with-
stand a federal Fair Housing Act claim.

 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

2017-18: A.6210/S.902
2015-16: A.7933/S.3989A

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

None to the state

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately

S4496 - Bill Text download pdf


                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                  4496

                       2019-2020 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                             March 13, 2019
                               ___________

Introduced  by Sen. MARTINEZ -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on Alcoholism  and  Substance
  Abuse

AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to the creation of a
  recovery living task force

  THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1. The mental hygiene law is amended by adding a  new  section
19.04 to read as follows:
§ 19.04 RECOVERY LIVING TASK FORCE.
  1. DEFINITIONS. AS USED IN THIS SECTION:
  "RECOVERY  LIVING  RESIDENCE"  SHALL MEAN ANY RESIDENCE LOCATED IN NEW
YORK STATE WHERE THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF SUCH RESIDENCE HOLDS THE RESI-
DENCE OUT TO THE PUBLIC AS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE  LIVING  ENVIRONMENT
FOR  PERSONS  RECOVERING  FROM  A  CHEMICAL  DEPENDENCY, WHERE NO FORMAL
TREATMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE.
  2. THE RECOVERY LIVING TASK FORCE IS HEREBY CREATED, WHICH PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, SHALL ESTABLISH BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES
FOR RECOVERY LIVING RESIDENCES THAT ILLUSTRATE THE MOST APPROPRIATE  AND
EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONS RECOVERING FROM A CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY.
  3. THE TASK FORCE SHALL STUDY AND UTILIZE RELIABLE EVIDENCE AND INFOR-
MATION  COLLECTED FROM ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS BOTH IN NEW YORK STATE
AND THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO:
  (A) DOCUMENT THE NUMBER OF RECOVERY HOMES OPERATING IN THE STATE;
  (B) ISSUE RECOMMENDATIONS AND GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING  BEST  PRACTICES
FOR  RECOVERY  LIVING RESIDENCES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG
FREE RECOVERY LIVING ENVIRONMENT, WITH  A  FOCUS  ON  LEAST  RESTRICTIVE
MEANS OF BENEFITING THE PERSON IN RECOVERY;
  (C)  STUDY  AND  ISSUE  FINDINGS  REGARDING HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS
RELATED TO THE OCCUPANCY AND OPERATION OF RECOVERY LIVING RESIDENCES FOR
THE PERSON IN RECOVERY;

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.

                                                           LBD10577-01-9

S. 4496                             2

  (D) STUDY AND ISSUE FINDINGS REGARDING THE IMPACTS  OF  OCCUPANCY  AND
OPERATION OF RECOVERY LIVING RESIDENCES ON NEIGHBORHOODS AND SURROUNDING
AREAS;
  (E) ISSUE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE FEASIBILITY OF LICENSING, REGULATING,
REGISTERING  OR CERTIFYING RECOVERY LIVING RESIDENCES IN NEW YORK STATE;
AND
  (F) ISSUE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ANY OTHER PROGRAM OR  POLICY  INITIATIVE
THAT THE TASK FORCE DEEMS RELEVANT.
  4. (A) THE MEMBERS OF THE TASK FORCE SHALL INCLUDE THE COMMISSIONER OR
HIS  OR HER DESIGNEE; THE COMMISSIONER OF THE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH OR
HIS OR HER DESIGNEE; THE COMMISSIONER OF THE  OFFICE  OF  TEMPORARY  AND
DISABILITY  ASSISTANCE  OR  HIS OR HER DESIGNEE; THE COMMISSIONER OF THE
OFFICE OF HOMES AND COMMUNITY  RENEWAL  OR  HIS  OR  HER  DESIGNEE;  TWO
MEMBERS  APPOINTED BY THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TWO MEMBERS
APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY; AND TWO MEMBERS  APPOINTED  BY
THE  GOVERNOR.  THE  COMMISSIONER SHALL BE DESIGNATED THE CHAIRPERSON OF
SUCH TASK FORCE AND SHALL SELECT A VICE-CHAIRPERSON AND A SECRETARY FROM
THE DESIGNEES APPOINTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OR THE GOVERNOR;
  (B) THE MEMBERS OF THE TASK FORCE SHALL RECEIVE  NO  COMPENSATION  FOR
THEIR  SERVICES BUT SHALL BE REIMBURSED FOR EXPENSES ACTUALLY AND NECES-
SARILY INCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES;
  (C) NO CIVIL ACTION SHALL BE BROUGHT IN ANY COURT AGAINST  ANY  MEMBER
OF  THE  RECOVERY LIVING TASK FORCE FOR ANY ACT OR OMISSION NECESSARY TO
THE DISCHARGE OF HIS OR HER DUTIES AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE, EXCEPT
AS PROVIDED HEREIN. SUCH MEMBER MAY BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES  IN  ANY  SUCH
ACTION  IF HE OR SHE FAILED TO ACT IN GOOD FAITH AND EXERCISE REASONABLE
CARE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY A  MEMBER  OF  THE  TASK  FORCE  WHILE
CARRYING  OUT  HIS  OR  HER DUTIES AS PRESCRIBED IN SUBDIVISION THREE OF
THIS SECTION SHALL ONLY BE UTILIZED IN THEIR CAPACITY AS A MEMBER OF THE
TASK FORCE.
  5. NO LATER THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE  OF  THIS  SECTION,
THE  TASK  FORCE  SHALL  PROVIDE  A REPORT CONTAINING THE RESULTS OF THE
STUDY, INCLUDING EVIDENCE USED AS A BASIS IN MAKING SUCH REPORT, AND ITS
RECOMMENDATIONS, IF ANY, TOGETHER WITH DRAFTS OF  LEGISLATION  NECESSARY
TO  CARRY  OUT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS BY FILING SAID REPORT, DOCUMENTATION,
AND DRAFT LEGISLATION, WITH THE GOVERNOR, THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF THE
SENATE, THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE  ASSEMBLY,
AND  THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE ASSEMBLY. THE TASK FORCE SHALL ALSO MAKE
THE REPORT, DOCUMENTATION, AND DRAFT LEGISLATION  PUBLIC  BY  POSTING  A
COPY ON THE WEBSITE MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE.
  § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

Co-Sponsors

S4496A (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A6718
Law Section:: Mental Hygiene Law
Laws Affected:: Add §19.04, Ment Hyg L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2015-2016: S3989, A7933
2017-2018: S902, A6210
2021-2022: S3411, A5670
2023-2024: S3349

S4496A (ACTIVE) - Summary

S4496A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

 
BILL NUMBER: S4496A

SPONSOR: MARTINEZ
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to the creation of a
recovery living task force

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section one adds a new section, 19.04, to the mental hygiene law, estab-
lishing the recovery living task force. The task force will be charged
with establishing best practice guidelines for recovery living resi-
dences that illustrate the most appropriate and effective environment
for persons recovering from a chemical dependency giving consideration
to external influences that affect treatment such as state and local
policy, financial limitations, and access to care.  The task force must
be made up of ten members, two of whom are current or former residents
of a recovery living residence and one who is an experienced recovery
living residence operator with demonstrable positive outcomes. The task
force must report to the legislature no later than one year after the
effective date of this act with recommendations for the best legislative

action.

Section two provides the effective date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

Stable and safe alcohol and drug free housing promotes long term recov-
ery for individuals suffering from a chemical dependency.  Inappropriate
housing or a lack of housing has the potential to be a serious obstacle
to an individuals' goal towards long term recovery.  Often, individual's
seeking help are discharged from an in-patient treatment facility after
a short stay, and are left with no suitable place to go. Unfortunately,
in New York state, and across the country, there is a lack of appropri-
ate housing for these individuals.

New York is currently restricted in our ability to regulating the recov-
ery homes that are operating in our state. The federal Fair Housing
Amendment Act prohibits the state from regulating the housing of indi-
viduals in recovery, unless the state can prove, using reliable studies
and evidence, that: (1) regulation of such housing serves a legitimate
governmental interest, (2) the regulations are the least restrictive way
to advance that legitimate interest, and that (3) the regulation bene-
fits the person in recovery. Federal courts have continually struck down
any attempt to regulate recovery housing, citing the need for the above
burdens to be met.

By establishing a task force of highly qualified individuals to study
this issue, collect evidence, and submit a report containing recommenda-
tions, the legislature will be better equipped to determine the most
appropriate way to support individuals in recovery with regard to their
housing needs. Further, if the task force determines that regulation,
certification, or licensure of recovery housing is in the best interest
of those in recovery, the state will have the evidence it needs to with-
stand a federal Fair Housing Act claim.

 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

2019/20 54496 (Martinez)/A6718 (Thiele)
2017/18 5902 (Croci)/A6210 (Thiele)
2015/16 S3989A (Croci)/A7933 (Thiele)

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

None to the state.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately

S4496A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf


                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 4496--A

                       2019-2020 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                             March 13, 2019
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sens.  MARTINEZ, MAYER, GAUGHRAN, KAPLAN, PARKER -- read
  twice and ordered printed, and when printed to  be  committed  to  the
  Committee  on  Alcoholism  and  Substance  Abuse -- recommitted to the
  Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in accordance with Senate  Rule
  6,  sec. 8 -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as
  amended and recommitted to said committee

AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to the creation of a
  recovery living task force

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section  1.  The mental hygiene law is amended by adding a new section
19.04 to read as follows:
§ 19.04 RECOVERY LIVING TASK FORCE.
  1. DEFINITIONS. AS USED IN THIS SECTION:
  "RECOVERY LIVING RESIDENCE" SHALL MEAN ANY RESIDENCE  LOCATED  IN  NEW
YORK STATE WHERE THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF SUCH RESIDENCE HOLDS THE RESI-
DENCE  OUT  TO THE PUBLIC AS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
FOR PERSONS RECOVERING FROM  A  CHEMICAL  DEPENDENCY,  WHERE  NO  FORMAL
TREATMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE.
  2. THE RECOVERY LIVING TASK FORCE IS HEREBY CREATED, WHICH PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, SHALL ESTABLISH BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES
FOR  RECOVERY LIVING RESIDENCES THAT ILLUSTRATE THE MOST APPROPRIATE AND
EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONS RECOVERING FROM A CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY.
  3. THE TASK FORCE SHALL STUDY AND UTILIZE RELIABLE EVIDENCE AND INFOR-
MATION COLLECTED FROM ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS BOTH IN NEW YORK  STATE
AND THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO:
  (A) DOCUMENT THE NUMBER OF RECOVERY RESIDENCES OPERATING IN THE STATE;
  (B)  ISSUE  RECOMMENDATIONS AND GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING BEST PRACTICES
FOR RECOVERY LIVING RESIDENCES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AN ALCOHOL  AND  DRUG
FREE  RECOVERY  LIVING  ENVIRONMENT,  WITH  A FOCUS ON LEAST RESTRICTIVE
MEANS OF BENEFITING THE PERSON IN RECOVERY.  IN  DEVELOPING  GUIDELINES,

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.

                                                           LBD10577-04-0

S. 4496--A                          2

THE  TASK FORCE SHALL CONSIDER THE ROLE OF LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT IN
OVERSIGHT AND OTHER AREAS; SITING CHALLENGES; GEOGRAPHIC  VARIATIONS  IN
WHAT  HOUSING  CURRENTLY EXISTS AND IN BARRIERS TO CREATING NEW SUITABLE
HOUSING;  OPTIMAL  STANDARDS  FOR  LIVING  SPACE, PRIVACY AND NUTRITION;
PERSONAL FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION BY TENANTS; WORK REQUIREMENTS,  INCLUD-
ING  ADEQUACY  OF  COMPENSATION;  REIMBURSEMENT OPPORTUNITIES; DISCHARGE
PLANNING, THE PARTICIPANT'S LEGAL PROTECTIONS AGAINST REMOVAL  FROM  THE
RESIDENCE;  WHAT  INFORMATION  MUST  BE  PROVIDED  TO THE PARTICIPANT AT
ADMISSION, INCLUDING DUE PROCESS RIGHTS OF THE PARTICIPANT  FOR  REMOVAL
FROM  THE  RESIDENCE;  APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO RELAPSE WITH THE GOAL OF
PROTECTING BOTH THE PERSON WHO HAS RELAPSED AND OTHER RESIDENTS  OF  THE
RESIDENCE;  HOW  TO  ENSURE ACCESS TO MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT; THE
NEEDS OF WOMEN, AND OF WOMEN WITH CHILDREN; THE USE OF DRUG TESTING; AND
OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR FORMAL OR SELF-HELP TREATMENT SERVICES;
  (C) STUDY AND ISSUE FINDINGS  REGARDING  HEALTH  AND  SAFETY  CONCERNS
RELATED TO THE OCCUPANCY AND OPERATION OF RECOVERY LIVING RESIDENCES FOR
THE PERSON IN RECOVERY;
  (D)  STUDY  AND  ISSUE FINDINGS REGARDING THE IMPACTS OF OCCUPANCY AND
OPERATION OF RECOVERY LIVING RESIDENCES ON NEIGHBORHOODS AND SURROUNDING
AREAS;
  (E) ISSUE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE FEASIBILITY OF LICENSING, REGULATING,
REGISTERING OR CERTIFYING RECOVERY LIVING RESIDENCES IN NEW YORK  STATE;
AND
  (F)  ISSUE  RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ANY OTHER PROGRAM OR POLICY INITIATIVE
THAT THE TASK FORCE DEEMS RELEVANT.
  4. (A) THE MEMBERS  OF  THE  TASK  FORCE  SHALL  INCLUDE  TEN  MEMBERS
CONSISTING  OF THE COMMISSIONER OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE; THE COMMISSIONER
OF THE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE; THE  COMMISSIONER
OF  THE  OFFICE  OF  TEMPORARY  AND  DISABILITY ASSISTANCE OR HIS OR HER
DESIGNEE; THE COMMISSIONER OF THE OFFICE OF HOMES AND COMMUNITY  RENEWAL
OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE; TWO MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT
OF  THE  SENATE, AT LEAST ONE OF WHOM SHALL BE A CURRENT OR FORMER RESI-
DENT OF A RECOVERY LIVING RESIDENCE; TWO MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE SPEAK-
ER OF THE ASSEMBLY, AT LEAST ONE OF WHOM SHALL BE A  CURRENT  OR  FORMER
RESIDENT  OF  A  RECOVERY LIVING RESIDENCE; AND TWO MEMBERS APPOINTED BY
THE GOVERNOR.  THE TASK FORCE SHALL INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE OPERATOR  OF  A
RECOVERY  LIVING RESIDENCE WITH AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE
FIELD WHO MUST DEMONSTRATE, TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE,  THAT  THE  RESI-
DENCES  THEY OPERATE HAVE HAD MINIMAL CODE VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE PRECED-
ING THREE YEARS. APPOINTMENTS MUST ENSURE GEOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION,  TO
THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE.  THE COMMISSIONER SHALL BE DESIGNATED THE CHAIR-
PERSON  OF  SUCH  TASK  FORCE  AND SHALL SELECT A VICE-CHAIRPERSON AND A
SECRETARY FROM THE DESIGNEES APPOINTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OR THE  GOVER-
NOR;
  (B)  THE  MEMBERS  OF THE TASK FORCE SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR
THEIR SERVICES BUT SHALL BE REIMBURSED FOR EXPENSES ACTUALLY AND  NECES-
SARILY INCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES;
  (C)  NO  CIVIL ACTION SHALL BE BROUGHT IN ANY COURT AGAINST ANY MEMBER
OF THE RECOVERY LIVING TASK FORCE FOR ANY ACT OR OMISSION  NECESSARY  TO
THE DISCHARGE OF HIS OR HER DUTIES AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE, EXCEPT
AS  PROVIDED  HEREIN.  SUCH MEMBER MAY BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN ANY SUCH
ACTION IF HE OR SHE FAILED TO ACT IN GOOD FAITH AND EXERCISE  REASONABLE
CARE.  ANY  INFORMATION  OBTAINED  BY  A  MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE WHILE
CARRYING OUT HIS OR HER DUTIES AS PRESCRIBED  IN  SUBDIVISION  THREE  OF
THIS SECTION SHALL ONLY BE UTILIZED IN THEIR CAPACITY AS A MEMBER OF THE
TASK FORCE.

S. 4496--A                          3

  5.  NO  LATER  THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION,
THE TASK FORCE SHALL PROVIDE A REPORT  CONTAINING  THE  RESULTS  OF  THE
STUDY, INCLUDING EVIDENCE USED AS A BASIS IN MAKING SUCH REPORT, AND ITS
RECOMMENDATIONS,  IF  ANY, TOGETHER WITH DRAFTS OF LEGISLATION NECESSARY
TO  CARRY  OUT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS BY FILING SAID REPORT, DOCUMENTATION,
AND DRAFT LEGISLATION, WITH THE GOVERNOR, THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF THE
SENATE, THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE  ASSEMBLY,
AND  THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE ASSEMBLY. THE TASK FORCE SHALL ALSO MAKE
THE REPORT, DOCUMENTATION, AND DRAFT LEGISLATION  PUBLIC  BY  POSTING  A
COPY ON THE WEBSITE MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE.
  § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

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