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NY A04948
Bill
Status
11/20/2019
Primary Sponsor
Harry Bronson
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AI Summary
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Amends the elder law to require the State Office for the Aging to include two new reports in its annual submissions to the governor and legislature
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First new report must cover older adults serving as primary caregivers or guardians of minors, including prevalence by age range, circumstances leading to these roles, available services, and recommendations for support
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Second new report must address substance use disorders among older adults, including prevalence data, available programs and services, analysis of service gaps, and recommendations for office assistance and participation in treatment efforts
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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
signed chap.501
11/20/2019