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NY A00134

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2023

Primary Sponsor

Catalina Cruz

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the mental hygiene law to require the commissioner to establish an emergency staffing plan for state-operated facilities in each region
  • Emergency staffing plan must include enhanced overtime pay, actions to minimize transfer of individuals between residences and staff movement, and enhanced recruitment initiatives
  • Plan activates when any region's staffing fill level falls below 90 percent
  • Requires the emergency staffing plan to be made publicly available and published on the office's website
  • Takes effect 120 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Requires the office for people with developmental disabilities to create a staffing plan for workforce emergencies when experiencing staffing shortages.

Last Action

referred to ways and means

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means5/9/2023
People with Disabilities1/4/2023

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