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NY S05489
Bill
Status
11/20/2019
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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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 who are primary caregivers or guardians of minors, including prevalence by age range, circumstances leading to this role, available services, and recommendations for support.
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Second new report must address substance use disorders among older adults, including prevalence, available programs and services, analysis of needed services, and recommendations for the office's role in assisting affected older adults.
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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