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Senator · Senate District 62
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Signed chap.91
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.480
- Substituted for A7766A
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 63–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- Amended 5630a
Show 2 earlier actions
- 1st report cal.1325
- Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities
Companion bill
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Directs the office for people with developmental disabilities to study and report on state laws and regulations applicable to military families with family members with developmental disabilities
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5630A
Title of bill
An act to direct the office for people with developmental disabilities to review and report on state laws and regulations applicable to military families with family members with developmental disabilities; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose of bill
To require OPWDD in consultation DMNA and SED to review existing laws and regulations applicable to military families in need of agency services. To review best practices used in other states and to provide recommendations on improving laws, regulations and practices to assist these families.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 is the legislative intent.
Section 2 would require OPWDD in consultation DMNA and SED to review existing laws and regulations applicable to military families in need of agency services. To review best practices used in other states and to provide recommendations on improving laws, regulations and practices to assist these families.
Section 3 requires a report be filed before November 11, 2016.
Section 4 is the effective date.
Justification
Military families that have individuals with developmental disabilities face unique challenges navigating New York's support system. This legislation would require OPWDD and DMNA to reexamine their policies and look to other States for best practices so as to better serve these individuals here in New York.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed on November 11, 2016.
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