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NY A03415
Bill
Status
1/25/2013
Primary Sponsor
Michael Fitzpatrick
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AI Summary
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Amends Mental Hygiene Law section 41.34 to require sponsoring agencies to make presentations at municipal public hearings prior to residential facility placement for the disabled
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Sponsoring agencies must present the agency's history and background, number of employees and residents for the facility, and outline of structural changes to existing buildings
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Presentations must use appropriate audio-visual technology
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Municipalities retain the option to hold a public hearing under local law before responding to the sponsoring agency and commissioner
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that a sponsoring agency must make a presentation at a public hearing before a residential facility for the disabled may be placed in a municipality.
Last Action
held for consideration in mental health
6/3/2014