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NY S03084

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/8/2015

Primary Sponsor

Catharine Young

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Social Services Law Section 22 to permit fair hearings to be conducted via conference telephone, video conference, or similar communications equipment allowing all participants to hear each other simultaneously
  • Authorizes commissioners to designate independent fair hearing officers (in addition to staff members) to conduct appeals and fair hearings on the commissioner's behalf with the same authority as if made by the commissioner directly
  • Applies these provisions to fair hearings under Social Services Law Section 422, and to 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

referred to social services

6/8/2016

Committee Referrals

Social Services6/8/2016
Social Services1/6/2016
Social Services6/8/2015
Rules6/1/2015
Social Services2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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