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NY A10139

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angelo Santabarbara

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Mandates installation of electronic monitoring devices with video and audio capability in all common areas (living areas, dining rooms, hallways, classrooms, time-out rooms) of residential facilities serving children and adults with developmental disabilities

  • Applies to group homes, residential schools, day programs, and youth facilities licensed, certified, funded, or operated by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities or Office of Children and Family Services

  • Requires conspicuous notices be posted in all monitored areas advising that video and sound are being captured

  • Permits parents or guardians to install monitoring devices at their own expense in single-occupancy bedrooms of children with mental disabilities, with facility notification required

  • Imposes a $1,000 per day fine on providers who fail to comply; takes effect one year after becoming law

Legislative Description

Requires providers of residential services to developmentally disabled children to have electronic monitoring devices in the common areas of their residential facilities.

Last Action

reported referred to codes

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes2/10/2026
People with Disabilities2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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