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New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York S 4871

Relates to the duties of the independent developmental disability ombudsperson program

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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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.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
May 11, 2026
Senate		Disabilities Vote - Version: BpassSet your home in New York to see
Jun 10, 2025
Senate		Floor VotepassSet your home in New York to see
May 28, 2025
Senate		Finance VotepassSet your home in New York to see
Mar 4, 2025
Senate		Disabilities VotepassSet your home in New York to see

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