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NY A10260
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
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Recognizes Prader-Willi syndrome as a distinct, high-need subpopulation within the intellectual and developmental disabilities community requiring specialized services
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Directs the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to develop and approve PWS-specific residential models, including specialized small-scale homes operated by certified providers
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Establishes training and operational standards for PWS care addressing food security, medical monitoring, and behavioral support
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Requires the Department of Health to support medical necessity determinations and coordinate Medicaid reimbursement for nursing oversight, nutritional management, and behavioral health supports
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Emphasizes cost avoidance by reducing crisis placements, institutionalization, and out-of-state services, with capital support for pilot homes subject to budget approval
Legislative Description
Enacts the "Prader-Willi syndrome residential stabilization and best-practice support act" in relation to providing services to individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome.
Last Action
referred to people with disabilities
2/12/2026