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NY A05463
Bill
Status
2/12/2019
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Goodell
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Department of Family Assistance to conduct fair hearings and appeals using conference telephone, video conference equipment, or similar communications systems that allow all participants to hear each other simultaneously.
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Permits commissioners to designate independent fair hearing officers (in addition to staff members) to conduct hearings and decide appeals on behalf of the commissioner with the same authority.
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Updates gender-neutral language throughout the statute by changing "his" to "his or her" and "the" to "each" regarding commissioner designations.
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Applies these hearing procedures to appeals under social services law, including those concerning denial, suspension, or revocation of permits, certificates, or licenses.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to permitting appeals to the department to be conducted by means of a conference telephone, video conference or similar communications systems with and by independent hearing officers.
Last Action
held for consideration in social services
3/3/2020