2025-2026 Regular SessionNew York Legislature

S04871

Legislative Summary

Directs the independent developmental disability ombudsperson program to establish a service delivery structure based in New York state that includes a toll-free telephone hotline, an interactive website, and availability of in-person, telephone and email access to ombudsperson program staff or volunteers; to provide assistance for navigating and completing processes; to assist individuals in filing and preparing appeals; to assist individuals with any problems encountered; and to educate individuals on their rights and responsibilities with respect to access to services provided by the office for people with developmental disabilities and care coordination provided by health homes serving individuals with developmental disabilities or services provided by other providers.

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Bill History

2/13/2025
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
Senate
3/4/2025
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
Senate

Roll Call Votes

Senate Disabilities Committee Vote
3/4/2025
7
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/13/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Finance(Senate)

Sponsors

Democrat: 1
Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Fahy
Patricia Fahy
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/13/20257.6 KB