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NY S00112
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Ruben Diaz
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AI Summary
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Creates the "New York Livable Integrated Elder Friendly Retirement Communities (New York LIFE) program" within the Office for the Aging to designate and promote certified retirement communities as premier retirement destinations.
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Establishes a 15-member Retirement Community Advisory Committee including seven ex officio state officials and eight gubernatorial appointees to review community applications and recommend designations.
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Communities applying for certification must submit a completed assessment instrument evaluating factors including local taxes, housing opportunities, healthcare services, transportation, education, recreation, and personal safety.
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Designated certified retirement communities receive five-year certifications (renewable thereafter) and must establish a steering committee with four subcommittees focused on community amenities, fundraising, marketing, and recruiting prospective retirees.
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Director of the Office for the Aging provides ongoing assistance including staff training, marketing guidance, inclusion in state advertising campaigns, and financial support for promotional materials.
Legislative Description
Establishes the New York certified retirement community program within the office for the aging; provides for certification by the director of the office for the aging that a community is advantageous for retirees to live and that such community encourages retirees to reside therein; provides that upon certification, the office for the aging shall provide assistance to the community.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGING
1/4/2012