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NY S04841
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Fahy
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 15-member "blue-ribbon commission" to study and recommend systemic reforms for New York's service delivery system for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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Commission membership includes individuals with disabilities, self-advocates, labor representatives, provider agencies, housing developers, direct support professionals, and legislative appointees, with at least one-third being consumer representatives
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Study must address workforce recruitment and retention, reducing racial and socioeconomic disparities in services, technology and infrastructure needs, behavioral health co-occurring conditions, housing and Olmstead plan compliance, and competitive integrated employment
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Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities serves as chair; members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for expenses
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Commission must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor, Senate, and Assembly within 15 months; the act expires and is repealed 2 years after taking effect
Legislative Description
Establishes the "blue-ribbon commission on the future of New York state's service delivery system for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities act" to conduct a study and prepare a report to examine, evaluate and make recommendations for systemic reforms to ensure a sustainable set of supports and services that meets the evolving needs of all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Last Action
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
1/7/2026