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NY A04286
Bill
Status
2/1/2013
Primary Sponsor
Michele Titus
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AI Summary
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Imposes a moratorium on new site selection and opening of state facilities in cities with populations of one million or more until the governor completes a comprehensive review of all existing and proposed state facilities
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Requires the governor's review to assess oversaturation of communities within a half-mile radius of state facilities and establish a plan to correct any oversaturation
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Defines "oversaturation" as measured by number of residential beds (not to exceed 50 within half-mile radius), traffic caused by facilities, number of persons to be serviced, and other factors affecting community character and environment
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Defines "state facilities" as group homes and residential facilities under social services law; defines "state services" broadly to include housing, community centers, child care, drug rehabilitation, and youth centers
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Requires the governor to submit the completed review and corrective plan to the legislature by January 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Establishes a moratorium on the site selection of state facilities (defined) in cities of one million or more until the governor completes a comprehensive review of all existing and proposed state facilities; provides such report shall include an assessment of the oversaturation of state facilities.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/8/2014