NY A08816

Establishes a people with disabilities access to programs commission to examine and recommend streamlining eligibility requirements and processes for state disability assistance programs, including those overseen by the office for people with developmental disabilities, office of mental health, department of health, ACCES-VR, and office of children and family services.

Commission comprises 11 members appointed by the governor (5), temporary president of the senate (2), speaker of the assembly (2), minority leader of the senate (1), and minority leader of the assembly (1), with no designated chairperson and decisions made by majority vote.

Commission must hold at least one public hearing to receive comments and may hold additional hearings as needed, with all meetings held within the state.

Commission members receive no compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses and may retain state employee salaries; members can hold other public offices without forfeiture.

Commission must submit findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the governor and legislature by December 1, 2023, after which the commission dissolves.