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NY S06079

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/11/2017

Primary Sponsor

Susan Serino

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Elder Law to require the State Office for the Aging to include two new reports in its annual reports to the governor and legislature

  • Requires a report on older adults serving as primary caregivers or guardians of minors, including prevalence by age range, circumstances leading to this role, available services, and recommendations for support

  • Requires a report on substance use disorders among older adults, including prevalence data, available programs and services, analysis of needed services, and recommendations for how the office can assist

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires the state office for the aging to include reports on older adults who are primary caregivers or guardians of minors and on substance use disorders among older adults in the office's annual reports to the governor and legislature.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGING

1/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Aging5/11/2017

Full Bill Text

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