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NY A04365
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Molitor
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AI Summary
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Allows fair hearings for social services appeals to be conducted via conference telephone, video conference, or similar communications equipment where all participants can hear each other simultaneously
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Authorizes commissioners to designate independent fair hearing officers, in addition to staff members, to consider and decide appeals with the same authority as the commissioner
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Updates gendered language in the statute from "his/him" to "their/them" when referring to commissioners
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Applies to fair hearings related to child protective services (section 422), denial/suspension/revocation of permits, certificates, or licenses, and foster care proceedings (section 455)
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Permits appeals to the department of family assistance to be conducted by means of a conference telephone, video conference or similar communications systems with and by independent hearing officers.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/7/2026