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NY A05980
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Fitzpatrick
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AI Summary
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Requires sponsoring agencies to make a presentation at municipal public hearings before placing a residential facility for disabled individuals in that municipality
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Mandates the presentation include the sponsoring agency's history and background, using appropriate audio-visual technology
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Requires disclosure of the number of employees who will work at the facility and the number of residents who will live there
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Obligates sponsoring agencies to outline any structural changes planned for existing buildings at the proposed facility location
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Amends Mental Hygiene Law section 41.34 to add these presentation requirements when municipalities choose to hold public hearings on residential facility placements
Legislative Description
Provides that a sponsoring agency must make a presentation at a public hearing before a residential facility for the disabled may be placed in a municipality.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/7/2026