New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A3601 — Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing to receive services they could get at home

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill allows independent housing residents to receive home-like services.

This bill permits individuals in independent housing, shelters, and residences to access services similar to those offered at home. It aims to enhance the freedom of choice for seniors living in such facilities.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families of seniors might see improved service options for their loved ones living in independent housing.

Summary

Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing, shelters and residences to receive services they could otherwise receive if they resided in a private residence.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO AGING

  2. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  3. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.173

  5. RULES REPORT CAL.173

  6. REPORTED

  7. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  8. REFERRED TO AGING

  9. REFERRED TO AGING

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety housing healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does A3601 do?
Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing, shelters and residences to receive services they could otherwise receive if they resided in a private residence.
Who sponsors A3601?
A3601 is sponsored by Rebecca Seawright.
What is the current status of A3601?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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