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NY A01119
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phara Souffrant Forrest
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AI Summary
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Requires applications for adult homes, enriched housing programs, and residences for adults to include a public comment period posted on the department's webpage and noticed to the long-term care ombudsman program
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Establishes a 60-day maximum public comment and review period, with conditional approval only granted after comments are reviewed and considered
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Extends the "good standing" lookback period for operators from 3 years to 5 years for civil penalties, department orders, and "do not refer list" placement
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Adds a new disqualification from "good standing" for operators cited for residents' rights violations within the previous 3 years
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Requires resident advocacy organizations to be included in developing the streamlined application review process alongside operator associations
Legislative Description
Relates to the transparency and quality of care of operators of adult care facilities; requires certain applicants for adult care facilities to provide an opportunity for public comment on the application.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026