New York Senate Bill 4871

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-13 - REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
Pending: Senate Disabilities Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

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.

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.

Sen. Patricia Fahy [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2025-02-13	Senate	REFERRED TO DISABILITIES

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4871
Text	https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04871&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S04871