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NY A05111

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Goodell

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Social Services Law Section 22 to allow commissioners to designate independent fair hearing officers, in addition to staff members, to conduct appeals and fair hearings
  • Permits fair hearings to be conducted via conference telephone, video conference equipment, or similar communications systems that allow all participants to hear each other simultaneously
  • Applies these provisions to fair hearings under Section 422 and any hearings concerning denial, suspension, or revocation of permits, certificates, or licenses
  • 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

6/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Social Services2/12/2015

Full Bill Text

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