New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 7465
Relates to the duties of the independent developmental disability ombudsperson program
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Marianne Buttenschon (Democratic)
Cosponsors (12)
- Harvey Epstein
- Brian Cunningham (Democratic)
- Steve Stern (Democratic)
- Joe DeStefano (Republican/Conservative)
- Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (Democratic/Working Families)
- Chris Burdick (Democratic/Independence/Working Families)
- Anna Kelles (Democratic/Working Families)
- John T. McDonald III (Democratic)
- Angelo Santabarbara (Democratic)
- Phil Steck (Democratic)
- Karen McMahon (Democratic)
- Andrew Hevesi (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 12, 2026 · House
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS - Feb 18, 2026 · House
PRINT NUMBER 7465B - Feb 18, 2026 · House
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Jan 21, 2026 · House
PRINT NUMBER 7465A - Jan 21, 2026 · House
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Mar 28, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES