New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S4871 — Relates to the duties of the independent developmental disability ombudsperson program

Last action — In Senate Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Directs the independent developmental disability ombudsperson program to establish a service delivery structure based in New York state that includes a toll-free telephone hotline, an interactive website, and availability of in-person, telephone and email access to ombudsperson program staff or volunteers; to provide assistance for navigating and completing processes; to assist individuals in filing and preparing appeals; to assist individuals with any problems encountered; and to educate individuals on their rights and responsibilities with respect to access to services provided by the office for people with developmental disabilities and care coordination provided by health homes serving individuals with developmental disabilities or services provided by other providers.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  2. PRINT NUMBER 4871B

  3. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO DISABILITIES

  4. PRINT NUMBER 4871A

  5. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO DISABILITIES

  6. REFERRED TO DISABILITIES

  7. RETURNED TO SENATE

  8. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  9. REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

  10. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  11. PASSED SENATE

  12. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  13. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  14. 1ST REPORT CAL.1355

  15. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  16. REFERRED TO DISABILITIES

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S4871 do?
Directs the independent developmental disability ombudsperson program to establish a service delivery structure based in New York state that includes a toll-free telephone hotline, an interactive website, and availability of in-person, telephone and email access to ombudsperson program staff or volunteers; to provide assistance for navigating and completing processes; to assist individuals in filing and preparing appeals; to assist individuals with any problems encountered; and to educate individuals on their rights and responsibilities with respect to access to services provided by the office for people with developmental disabilities and care coordination provided by health homes serving individuals with developmental disabilities or services provided by other providers.
Who sponsors S4871?
S4871 is sponsored by Patricia Fahy.
What is the current status of S4871?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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