NY S09239

Establishes a Caregiver Coordinating Commission led by the Office for the Aging to coordinate statewide planning and implementation of support services for informal family caregivers caring for people across the lifespan

Commission members appointed by the governor within 30 days of the act's effective date, with a chair elected from among members within 20 days of appointments

Requires the commission to gather caregiver feedback, analyze effective respite care programs in other states, and create a caregiver support model based on best practices

Directs the commission to coordinate caregiver support services among state and local municipalities, research funding opportunities, and determine unmet needs and funding priorities

Commission must report findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the governor within 180 days of the act's effective date