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NY S04716
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Fahy
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AI Summary
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Prohibits New York State from withholding state funding from developmental disability service providers based on their receipt of COVID-19 federal relief funds
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Protected federal funding sources include Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness, FEMA emergency protective measures (PPE, cleaning services), CARES Act funds, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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Applies to holders of operating certificates under the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, organizations requiring commissioner approval, and programs funded or administered by the office
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Takes effect immediately with retroactive application to March 13, 2020 (the date the COVID-19 national emergency was declared)
Legislative Description
Prohibits the withholding of state funding for service providers for people with developmental disabilities due to the receipt of certain COVID-19 federal funds.
Last Action
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
1/7/2026