Relates to the dissemination of information pertaining to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia through the NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care program
This bill creates a public database listing community programs that support elderly individuals (60+) with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The database, developed by the office and health department, will include program names, descriptions, contact information, and geographic service areas for successful programs meeting specific criteria. It must be updated annually and made available online. The bill directly affects seniors seeking care and the agencies providing these services.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Assembly Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Aug 2026
Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Signed Aug 19, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to shift its focus from creating a standalone database of successful dementia programs to integrating information about Alzheimer's and dementia care into the existing 'NY Connects' long-term care initiative. This change broadens the scope of the program to include a wider range of long-term care services rather than just a specific database, while also adding new sponsors to the legislation.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from a specific 'dementia and Alzheimer's disease program database' to a broader dissemination of information through the established 'NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care' program, covering home, community-based, and institutional services.
SCOPE
Replaced the creation of a new standalone database with the integration of dementia information into the existing NY Connects program.
REQUIREMENT
Added a requirement for an ongoing education and outreach campaign to help consumers prepare for long-term care needs.
DEFINITION
Updated the legislative text to define the program's purpose as providing consistent, comprehensive, and locally-based information to help families make educated choices.
TECHNICAL
Added five new sponsors (Seawright, Burdick, Hevesi, Griffin, and Alvarez) to the bill's introduction.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2026 · Assembly May 4, 2026
How they voted
60–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2026
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Aug 19, 2026
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.234
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 4, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
May 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jan 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4195A
lower
Jan 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGING
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGING
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGING
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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