A 8216 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the senior center council; repealer

Summary

Establishes the senior center council for the purposes of providing a forum for discussion of challenges facing senior centers across the state and developing solutions; supports sharing of information regarding efficient and effective operation of senior centers in different areas around the state; encourages the spread of methods and programs with proven effectiveness; creates an environment for peer-to-peer support for senior centers across the state; offers recommendations for how the state can support senior centers and lower barriers to effective service delivery; offers recommendations on existing services and cost effective measures to ensure the long-term sustainability and viability of senior centers in all areas of the state; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced May 5, 2025 Last action Jun 4, 2026

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A8216 → A8216A · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill fundamentally restructures the Senior Center Council by repealing the previous section and replacing it with a new, comprehensive framework. The changes establish a formal ten-member council appointed by the director, including specific requirements for geographic representation and members over the age of sixty-two. The new structure introduces a compensation policy that allows members to be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses, while clarifying the council's purpose to include specific recommendations on cost-effective measures for long-term sustainability.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from a general amendment of existing council provisions to the complete creation of a new statutory section defining the council's membership, appointment process, and operational guidelines.

REQUIREMENT

Established a new ten-member Senior Center Council with specific appointment authority given to the director.

Added membership composition requirements, mandating that at least two members be over the age of sixty-two and ensuring broad geographic representation.

FISCAL

Introduced a compensation provision allowing council members to receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing their duties.

DEFINITION

Replaced the old Section 216 entirely with a new section that defines the council and outlines its specific purposes and operational timeline.

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Amendments

Jun 4, 2026

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

lower

May 20, 2026

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

May 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 8216A

lower

May 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGING

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO AGING

lower

May 5, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO AGING

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor