A 1130 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the statewide group home families working group

Summary

Establishes the statewide group home families working group; provides that duties include informing and advising the commissioner as to matters of importance for persons with developmental disabilities residing in group homes and their families and guardians, providing recommendations for statewide and regional priorities and goals for individuals residing in group homes and families and guardians of individuals residing in group homes, advising the commissioner on such other matters related to group homes as the statewide group home families working group deems relevant, holding regional public meetings to solicit and receive input from residents of group homes and family members and guardians of residents of group homes, and any matter relating to the performance of their duties with relation to individuals in group homes and on policies, Establishes the statewide group home families working group; provides that duties include informing and advising the commissioner as to matters of importance for persons with developmental disabilities residing in group homes and their families and guardians, providing recommendations for statewide and regional priorities and goals for individuals residing in group homes and families and guardians of individuals residing in group homes, advising the commissioner on such other matters related to group homes as the statewide group home families working group deems relevant, holding public meetings to solicit and receive input from residents of group homes and family members and guardians of residents of group homes, and any matter relating to the performance of their duties with relation to individuals in group homes and on policies, goals, budget and operation of group homes.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Jan 2026

Assembly Passage

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Jun 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Last action Jun 4, 2026

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What changed between versions

A1130 → A1130A · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to restructure the Statewide Group Home Families Working Group, shifting from a member-selected model to one where the Governor appoints members, including the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. The group size was reduced from twenty to eleven members, and the definition of a 'group home' was updated to reference existing state law for consistency. Additionally, the amendment clarifies that members must have 'lived experience' and adds provisions for expense reimbursement and annual reporting.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by reducing the number of working group members from twenty to eleven and changing the selection process from legislative leaders to Governor appointments and the Commissioner.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed the selection method for working group members from being chosen by legislative leaders (Senate/Assembly) to being appointed by the Governor and the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.

REQUIREMENT

Reduced the total number of working group members from twenty to eleven.

Added a requirement that members must have 'lived experience' residing in group homes or be family members/guardians of such residents.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'group home' to explicitly reference the definition found in section 1.03 of the same chapter.

FISCAL

Added a provision stating that members will receive no compensation but will be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred while performing their duties.

TIMELINE

Added a requirement for the group to submit an annual report to the Governor, legislature, and Commissioner by January 30th.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2026 · Assembly May 29, 2025

How they voted

60–0

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 63

Jun 4, 2026

D Democratic41

38 Yea 3

92% Yea

R Republican22

22 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jun 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

Jan 12, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO DISABILITIES

upper

Jan 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED ASSEMBLY

lower

May 29, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO DISABILITIES

upper

May 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED ASSEMBLY

lower

May 27, 2025

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

lower

May 6, 2025

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

May 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 1130A

lower

May 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

lower

Jan 9, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

lower

1 primary · 6 co-sponsors