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NY A00749

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Clark

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Health to consult with the state long-term care ombudsperson before licensing, certifying, recertifying, or granting a certificate of need to any residential health care facility

  • Department must inquire about the facility's or operator's compliance with federal and state law and review the history and nature of any complaints before making licensing decisions

  • Establishes that the state ombudsperson must prepare and deliver reports to the Department of Health documenting complaint histories for specific facilities or operators upon request

  • Updates terminology throughout relevant statutes from "ombudsman" to "ombudsperson"

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Provides for coordination between the department of health and the state long-term care ombudsperson regarding residential health care facilities, including such facilities' compliance with state and federal law, and histories of complaints.

Last Action

referred to health

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/8/2025

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