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NY A01349
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Michele Titus
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AI Summary
- Establishes a moratorium on new site selection and opening of state facilities in cities with populations of one million or more, effective immediately upon enactment
- Requires the governor or designee to complete a comprehensive review of all existing and proposed state facilities and prepare a plan to correct oversaturation before any new facilities can be sited
- Defines "oversaturation" as more than 50 residential beds within a half-mile radius, plus consideration of traffic impact, number of persons serviced, and community character changes
- Limits "state facilities" to group homes and residential facilities as defined in the Social Services Law
- Requires the governor to submit the completed review and corrective plan to the legislature by January 1, 2016
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
1/6/2016
Committee Referrals
Social Services1/12/2015
Full Bill Text
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