May 12, 2006 - Rally for Timothy's Law in Utica

Marchers rally in support of Timothy's Law

Utica Observer-Dispatch May 13, 2006

UTICA — Marchers gathered Friday afternoon at the state office building on Genesee Street in support of state legislation that would reform health insurance coverage for mental health and addiction treatment.

Supporters of the legislation, known as Timothy's Law, marched from Catholic Charities on Genesee Street to the office building.

Timothy's Law is named for Timothy O'Clair, a Schenectady boy who committed suicide at age 12 in 2001. The proposal would prohibit private insurance companies from limiting coverage for mental illness and substance abuse.