NY S02847

Creates an interagency council including 11 state agencies (State Office for the Aging, Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Department of Labor, Department of Financial Services, Department of Transportation, and Office of Children and Family Services) to coordinate planning on issues affecting older adults.

Requires the council to develop a comprehensive state plan on aging that assesses current programs and services, identifies current and projected needs, and promotes interagency cooperation.

Plan must address 12 specific topic areas including long-term care, health services, transportation, community-based services, workforce issues, kincare, nutrition, housing, elder abuse, and mental health and substance abuse services.

Mandates a five-year prospective plan to be completed by January 1 following the act's effective date and every five years thereafter, with copies provided to the governor, assembly speaker, and senate temporary president.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.