S4871 (2025-26 session)

NY State bill

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.

Title
Relates to the duties of the independent developmental disability ombudsperson program
Type
New York State Senate bill
Session
2025-26 session
Status
In Senate Committee
Latest action date
2026-05-11
In committee
Finance
Introduced
2025-02-13
Active version
S4871B
Same as
A7465
Law section
Mental Hygiene Law

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Heard in committee

Same as

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Committee meetings that took this bill up, from the Senate's published agendas. The Assembly does not publish its committee agendas in machine-readable form, so an Assembly committee's consideration of a bill is not on this list.

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