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NY A06021
Bill
Status
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 15-member "blue-ribbon commission" to study and recommend systemic reforms to New York's service delivery system for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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Commission members include individuals with disabilities, self-advocates, organized labor representatives, certified provider agencies, housing developers, direct support professionals, and legislative appointees from both chambers
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Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities serves as chair, with at least one-third of members required to be consumer representatives (persons with disabilities or their parents/guardians)
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Study must examine workforce recruitment/retention, reducing racial and socio-economic inequities, technology needs, behavioral health co-occurring needs, housing opportunities supporting the Olmstead plan, and competitive integrated employment
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Commission must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and legislative leaders within 15 months, and the act expires 2 years after taking effect
Legislative Description
Establishes the "blue-ribbon commission on the future of New York state's service delivery system for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities act" to conduct a study and prepare a report to examine, evaluate and make recommendations for systemic reforms to ensure a sustainable set of supports and services that meets the evolving needs of all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Last Action
ordered to third reading cal.150
1/7/2026