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NY A01136
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
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Establishes a moratorium prohibiting the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) from placing registered sex offenders in residential placements serving individuals with developmental disabilities
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Moratorium remains in effect until OPWDD completes a required study and reports findings to the governor and legislature
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Requires OPWDD to conduct a comprehensive study in cooperation with the Department of Mental Hygiene and Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
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Study must examine dangers to the physical and mental health of current developmentally disabled residents from such placements, other implications of the placements, and whether practicable alternatives exist
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes a moratorium on the placement of registered sex offenders by the office for people with developmental disabilities in residential placements for individuals with developmental disabilities; requires the office to study the dangers and effects of such placements and whether there are any other alternatives to such placements and to report to the governor and the legislature on its findings and recommendations.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/7/2026