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NY A03882
Bill
Status
8/3/2011
Primary Sponsor
Steven Englebright
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "long term care facilities" in Elder Law Section 218 to include assisted living residences as defined in Article 46-B of the Public Health Law, and any facilities advertising assisted living services that are licensed or certified under Social Services Law or Public Health Law
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Requires assisted living residences to permit access by long term care ombudsmen and prohibits restrictions or interference with ombudsmen performing official duties, including confidential visits with residents
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Updates Public Health Law Section 2803-c to reference Elder Law Section 218 instead of Executive Law Sections 544-545 for long term care ombudsman program provisions
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Takes effect immediately, except amendments to Elder Law Section 218 take effect on the same date as Chapter 642 of the Laws of 2004
Legislative Description
Includes assisted living residences within the definition of long term care facilities for certain purposes; requires assisted living residences to permit access to such facilities by the long term care ombudsman.
Last Action
signed chap.270
8/3/2011