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NY A03814
Bill
Status
1/31/2019
Primary Sponsor
Felix Ortiz
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AI Summary
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Increases minimum inspection frequency for facilities with operating certificates from two to three times per calendar year, with inspections conducted without prior notice
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Reduces inspection frequency for facilities with a history of compliance and high quality care from once to twice per calendar year, maintaining the no-notice requirement
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Requires the commissioner to provide notice to members of the applicable board of visitors before inspections
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Allows board of visitors members and other commissioner-approved individuals to accompany inspectors as independent monitors during periodic visitations and inspections
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Increases the frequency that visitation or inspections of facilities operated or licensed by the office for people with developmental disabilities must be made each year.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/8/2020