Directs the independent developmental disability ombudsperson 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 ombudsperson 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.
State of New YorkNew York- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Jun 10, 2025
- 520 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2025-2026 Regular Session
NY S 4871 · EngrossedJun 10
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Bill details
- Last action
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE · May 11, 2026
- Pending committee
- Finance
Sponsors
PFPatricia FahySenator · Democrat · SD-046Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
JAJacob AshbySenator · Republican · SD-043
WWWilliam WeberSenator · Republican · SD-038
Bill history
Newest first.
May 11, 2026REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCESenate
Feb 20, 2026PRINT NUMBER 4871BSenate
Feb 20, 2026AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO DISABILITIESSenate
Jan 21, 2026PRINT NUMBER 4871ASenate
Jan 21, 2026AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO DISABILITIESSenate
Jan 7, 2026REFERRED TO DISABILITIESSenate
Jan 7, 2026returned to senateAssembly
Jan 7, 2026died in assemblyAssembly
Show 8 earlier actions
Jun 10, 2025referred to people with disabilitiesAssembly
Jun 10, 2025DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLYSenate
Jun 10, 2025PASSED SENATESenate
Jun 4, 2025ADVANCED TO THIRD READINGSenate
May 29, 20252ND REPORT CAL.Senate
May 28, 20251ST REPORT CAL.1355Senate
Mar 4, 2025REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCESenate
Feb 13, 2025REFERRED TO DISABILITIESSenate
Recorded votes
Senate Disabilities Committee VoteMar 4, 2025 · Senate · 7 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Finance Committee VoteMay 28, 2025 · Senate · 22 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Floor Vote - Final PassageJun 10, 2025 · Senate · 58 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Disabilities Committee VoteMay 11, 2026 · Senate · 7 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
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