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NY S05389

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/16/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds a new section 224 to the Elder Law establishing privacy protections for senior center visitor records in New York State

  • Prohibits public disclosure of senior center members' contact information (name, address, phone number) and exempts such records from Freedom of Information Law requests

  • Defines "senior center" as facilities operated by area offices on aging or contracted entities providing regular services to seniors including meals, recreation, and counseling

  • Allows disclosure of contact information only in civil court proceedings or administrative hearings directly related to senior center attendance

  • Establishes a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for any person who knowingly discloses confidential contact information to unauthorized recipients

Legislative Description

Prohibits the disclosure of contact information of seniors who visit senior centers.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGING

1/8/2014

Committee Referrals

Aging1/8/2014
Finance6/4/2013
Aging5/16/2013

Full Bill Text

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