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NY A00749
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Clark
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Updates terminology throughout relevant statutes from "ombudsman" to "ombudsperson"
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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