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NY S08647

Bill

Status

Passed

7/21/2022

Primary Sponsor

John Mannion

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the autism spectrum disorders advisory board from 19 to 24 total members
  • Increases appointed members from 10 to 15, with each of the five appointing authorities (Governor, Senate President, Assembly Speaker, Senate Minority Leader, Assembly Minority Leader) appointing 3 members instead of 2
  • Requires each appointing authority's 3 appointed members to include one professional in autism, one family advocate, and one self-advocate on the autism spectrum
  • Maintains nine ex officio members representing state agencies including the office for people with developmental disabilities, department of education, and office of mental health
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Includes additional self-advocates on the autism spectrum disorders advisory board; increases the amount of board members from 19 to 24.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.453

7/21/2022

Committee Referrals

People with Disabilities5/4/2022
Disabilities3/24/2022

Full Bill Text

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