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NY S07222

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/4/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jose Peralta

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the state office for the aging to develop and establish a grandparent caregiver support program, subject to available appropriations
  • Defines eligible caregivers as grandparents or relatives aged 60+ who live with and provide primary care for children 18 and under when biological or adoptive parents are unable or unwilling
  • Allows the program to include resource centers through local offices for the aging, support group training, information and referral services, and counseling for caregiving-related decisions
  • Requires assistance to help grandparent and older adult relative caregivers access available services and dissemination of educational materials
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Creates a caregiver support program for grandparents and other older adult relative caregivers who are providing primary care for children aged 18 and under either formally or informally to provide technical assistance, counseling and other resources.

Last Action

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance1/30/2018
Aging1/4/2018

Full Bill Text

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