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NY A07477

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary Pretlow

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Elder Law to allow the chief executive officer of the city of Yonkers to designate an agency on aging, a power previously limited to county chief executives, New York City, and Indian tribal councils

  • Expands the definition of "designated agency" under Section 214 of the Elder Law to include agencies designated by Yonkers' chief executive

  • Enables Yonkers to directly participate in the community services for the elderly program established under the federal Older Americans Act of 1965

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows chief executive officer of city of Yonkers to designate an agency on aging for purposes of county plans under community services for the elderly program (1965 federal older Americans act).

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations3/28/2025

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