N.Y. Mental Hyg. Law § 67.05

§ 67.05 Nonresidents.\n (a) The commissioner may enter into reciprocal agreements or establish\ncompacts with other states, commonwealths, territories or possessions of\nthe United States, or their political subdivisions, for the care and\ntreatment of nonresidents in this state or for their prompt and humane\nreturn under proper supervision to their place of residence.\n (b) A mentally disabled nonresident in a department facility may be\nreturned to his place of residence unless:\n 1. the applicable provisions of a compact or reciprocal agreement\nprovide otherwise; or,\n 2. the action would cause him and his family undue hardship.\n (c) Upon the request of any mentally disabled patient or of a person\nacting in his behalf and with the patient's consent, the patient may be\ntransferred or released to any country, state, or place.\n (d) When necessary for the well-being of the patient or the public,\nthe commissioner shall employ nurses or attendants to accompany a\nmentally disabled patient who is being transferred or released to\nanother jurisdiction pursuant to this section. Mentally disabled females\nshall be accompanied by female nurses or attendants.\n