A 8608 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes a statewide residential families committee

This bill creates a new statewide residential families committee within New York's developmental disabilities advisory council. The committee must include people with developmental disabilities living in community residences or care facilities, along with their family members or guardians - excluding facility owners, operators, or employees. It requires the committee to meet quarterly and advise officials on care standards, hold regional public meetings for input, and recommend statewide priorities for residents and families. The committee's role is to directly inform and shape policies affecting individuals living in residential care settings across New York.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2025
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Governor
Introduced May 22, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
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May 22, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
lower
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