Relates to the duties of the independent developmental disability ombudsman program
Summary
Directs the independent developmental disability ombudsman 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 ombudsman 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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2023
Last action May 20, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
5
Amendments
2
May 14, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 7, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Mar 26, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jan 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 1577A
lower
Jan 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
lower
Jan 17, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marianne Buttenschon
DDemocratic
Co
Aileen Gunther
DDemocratic
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brian Cunningham
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Gina Sillitti
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
John McDonald
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Stern
DDemocratic
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