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NY A10315

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angelo Santabarbara

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the civil service commission to designate up to 1 in every 36 state positions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder who are qualified to perform the job duties
  • Reclassifies designated positions into the noncompetitive class, requiring certification of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis from the department's employee health service
  • Guarantees employees hired under this provision the same promotional examination opportunities as competitive class employees
  • Addresses disproportionately high unemployment rates among individuals with autism spectrum disorder, citing CDC estimates that 1 in 31 children are diagnosed with autism

Legislative Description

Provides that the civil service commission may determine that one in every thirty-six positions with duties which can be performed by persons with autism spectrum disorder.

Last Action

referred to governmental employees

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Employees2/20/2026

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