NY S04871

Creates the "New York Livable Integrated Elder Friendly Retirement Communities (New York LIFE) program" to designate and promote certified retirement communities as premier retirement destinations.

Establishes a 15-member advisory committee including seven state commissioners (ex officio) and eight gubernatorial appointees with expertise in retirement communities to review applications and make recommendations.

Allows cities, towns, or villages to apply for certification by submitting an application, municipal resolution, and completed assessment instrument evaluating criteria such as taxes, housing, healthcare, transportation, recreation, and education opportunities.

Certifications last up to five years and are renewable; communities must meet or exceed metrics on the assessment instrument to qualify.

Designated communities must establish a steering committee with four subcommittees (community amenities, community relations/fundraising, marketing and promotion, and ambassadors) and receive state assistance including training, marketing support, promotion through state advertising and internet websites, and financial help for brochures and advertising.