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- Substituted by A520
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.743
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Referred to rules
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Requires counties to maintain a registry of people of all ages with disabilities for the purpose of evacuating and sheltering such persons during disasters
Vetoed · Sponsor RoAnn Destito
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring counties to maintain a registry of people of all ages with disabilities for evacuation and sheltering during disasters
Purpose or general idea of the bill
The purpose of this bill is to protect people of all ages with disabilities during times of disaster by requiring counties to maintain a registry of people who may require assistance during a disaster.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill requires each county to maintain a registry of people of all ages with disabilities. Provisions are included to provide people of all ages with disabilities the option to not be included in the registry.
Justification
Article 2-B of the Executive Law sets forth State policy for disaster preparedness plans. Section 23-a provides counties with authority to maintain a county registry of people with disabilities in order to meet special needs of persons of all ages with disabilities who would need assistance in times of disaster.
In 2005 and 2006, the Committee on Governmental Operations held a series of statewide hearings on various aspects of disaster preparedness. In the March 2006 hearing held in Utica, NY, testimony was received that only two of sixty-two counties have a county registry of people with disabilities. Testimony was also received from State officials identifying this as a vulnerability in disaster response.
This bill will greatly aid localities in preparing for and responding to disasters. It will also help protect persons of all ages with disabilities.
Prior legislative history
2007-08: A.958-A - Passed Assembly; died in Senate Investigations and Governmental Operations 2006: A.11693 - Passed Assembly; Died in Senate Rules Committee.
Fiscal implications
Some costs would be associated with creating a new registry.
Effective date
January 1st after enactment.
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