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History
- Substituted by A3882A
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.795
- Referred to aging
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Includes assisted living residences within the definition of long term care facilities for certain purposes
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5375
Title of bill
An act to amend the elder law and the public health law, in relation to long term care ombudsman access to assisted living facilities
Purpose or general idea of the bill
To insure that the long term care ombudsman have access to assisted living facilities.
Summary of provisions
The bill would authorize the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program (LTCOP) to receive and resolve complaints affecting applicants and residents of assisted living residences.
Justification
There has been some concern that the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is being refused entrance into assisted living residences, due to some ambiguity in the State law. This bill cures any such ambiguity by requiring that all assisted living residences be notified of the requirement to allow long-term care ombudsmen access to their facilities.
Legislative history
2009-10: A.2548 Passed Assembly; S.7567, Passed Senate; Veto 6744 2007-08: A.1452A Passed Assembly 2005-06: A.10917A Passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
None to State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately, with provisions.
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