NY S07221

Establishes a 17-member Senior Housing Task Force within the Office for the Aging to assess senior housing needs across New York State.

Task force composition includes representatives from nine state agencies (Office for the Aging, Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, Department of Economic Development, Empire State Development Corporation, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, Division of Protective Services for Adults, and NYC Department for the Aging) plus eight additional members appointed by the governor based on recommendations from legislative leaders and representing housing and senior citizen groups.

Task force must meet at least four times in different geographical areas and will be co-chaired by the Director of the Office for the Aging and the Commissioner of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal.

Task force shall conduct a statewide assessment considering geographic variations, health care needs, long-term care needs, financial resources, transportation needs, and innovative approaches from other states, projecting needs over the next ten years.

Task force must issue a report by January 1, 2020 to the governor, legislature, and relevant committee chairs outlining findings, recommendations, and a state plan with time frames for providing quality senior housing.