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A5974Assembly2017-2018 SessionSame asS1219

Add Prader-Willi to Disabilities

Official title

“Adds Prader-Willi to the definition of developmental disorder”

Sponsor Aileen GuntherAD-100+4 co-sponsorsAffects Health
Status
Signed by Governor
Impact
4/10
Low
Outcome
Signed into law

Bill progress

Signed into law

What's happening

This bill adds Prader-Willi syndrome to the definition of developmental disability under New York mental hygiene law.

Why it matters

  1. Expanding the definition of "developmental disability" to include Prader-Willi syndrome ensures that individuals with this rare genetic disorder will be officially recognized in New York’s mental health and disability services system. This recognition can be crucial for accurate diagnosis, tailored support, and long-term care planning.

  2. Inclusion under the mental hygiene law makes people with Prader-Willi syndrome eligible for state-funded services and resources previously inaccessible to them. This may open doors to specialized developmental programs, housing, and health care support that can significantly improve quality of life.

  3. By specifically listing Prader-Willi syndrome, the law acknowledges the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals and families affected by this disorder. This can help reduce administrative barriers and confusion when seeking care, and promotes greater awareness and understanding among providers and the public.

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Add Prader-Willi to Disabilities

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Aileen Gunther

Assembly Member · Assembly District 100

1 Multi-sponsor

History

  1. Signed chap.114
  2. Delivered to governor
  3. Returned to assembly
  4. Passed senateVote 62–0
  5. 3rd reading cal.1041
  6. Substituted for S1219
  7. Referred to rules
  8. Delivered to senate
  9. Passed assembly
  10. Advanced to third reading cal.529
  11. Reported
  12. Reported referred to ways and means
Show 1 earlier action
  1. Referred to mental health

Companion bill

The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.

S1219Senate

Add Prader-Willi as Disability

Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Robert Ortt

Impact 4 · Low0% to pass

Full text

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STATE OF NEW YORK

5974

2017-2018 Regular Sessions

IN ASSEMBLY

February 21, 2017

Introduced by M. of A. GUNTHER, ZEBROWSKI -- read once and referred to the Committee on Mental Health

AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to adding Prader- Willi syndrome to the definition of developmental disability

The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:

Section 1. Subparagraph 1 of paragraph (a) of subdivision 22 of section 1.03 of the mental hygiene law, as amended by section 4 of part MM of chapter 58 of the laws of 2015, is amended to read as follows:

(1) is attributable to intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, neurological impairment, familial dysautonomia, Prader-Willi syndrome or autism;

§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets

[ ] is old law to be omitted.

LBD07000-01-7

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