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NY S05991
Bill
Status
5/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
John Bonacic
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AI Summary
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Updates terminology throughout New York State law to replace references to "office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities" with "office for people with developmental disabilities"
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Makes technical corrections to 15 different state laws including election law, executive law, public health law, education law, social services law, and correction law
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Applies the name change across numerous state agencies and committees that coordinate with or oversee services for people with developmental disabilities
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment with limited exceptions for provisions with separate expiration dates in other legislation
Legislative Description
Corrects various laws to ensure that the office for people with developmental disabilities is no longer referred to as the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018