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NY A05630
Bill
Status
3/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Goodell
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Department of Family Assistance to designate independent fair hearing officers in addition to staff members to conduct appeals and fair hearings
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Permits fair hearings to be conducted using conference telephone, video conference equipment, or similar communications systems that allow all participants to hear each other simultaneously
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Applies these provisions to fair hearings under Section 422(8) and any hearings concerning denial, suspension, or revocation of permits, certificates, or licenses under Social Services Law
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Allows the commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations necessary for implementation before the act becomes law
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to permitting appeals to the department to be conducted by means of a conference telephone, video conference or similar communications systems with and by independent hearing officers.
Last Action
held for consideration in social services
4/29/2014