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NY S04873
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Fahy
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to contract with an independent firm to conduct a comprehensive study on disability services eligibility and the effectiveness of using the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System
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Study must report on the number of New York residents who qualified for OPWDD services, were deemed ineligible, and who appealed ineligibility determinations over the last five years
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Report must include regional breakdowns of findings to identify underserved areas and provide recommendations on ensuring eligible individuals receive services
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Final report due within one year of the act taking effect, to be submitted to legislative leaders, the governor's office, and published on OPWDD's website
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The independent firm may collaborate with other state agencies, and OPWDD is authorized to request data and resources from other state entities to complete the study
Legislative Description
Requires the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to work with an independent firm to allow such firm to conduct a study on the OPWDD eligibility criteria and determinations following diagnostic evaluations by a licensed professional and distribution of services.
Last Action
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
1/7/2026