April 28, 2014: In New York, the SAFE Act’s mental illness reporting provisions resulted in a recent permit revocation after the permit holder expressed guilt to his therapist over some lewd acts. Concluding that the permit holder presented a potential danger to himself and others, the therapist reported the matter to the county. The Supreme Court of New York, Otsego County, subsequently subpoenaed the permit holder’s medical records. After finding that the medical records showed a history of anxiety and depression and conducting a hearing, the Court revoked the permit holder’s permit.
