S 1222 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to a review of reimbursement adequacy for early intervention services

Summary

Directs the commissioner of health to contract with an independent entity to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing methodology used to determine payment for early intervention screenings, evaluations, services and service coordination; directs recommendations on reimbursement methodology as well as needs under the program.

Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Jun 2025

Assembly Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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What changed between versions

S1222 → S1222A · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to require the commissioner to contract with an independent entity to conduct the early intervention program review instead of doing it internally. The review timeline was extended from one year to two years, and the scope was expanded to include telehealth services, accessibility assessments, and broader stakeholder input including parents and municipalities. The act now requires the department to issue a request for proposals within 180 days of becoming law.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include telehealth services, accessibility assessments, and broader stakeholder input including parents and municipalities.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the review process from commissioner-led to requiring a contract with an independent entity

Added requirement to assess program accessibility alongside efficacy

Expanded stakeholder input requirements to include parents, caregivers, providers, and municipalities

Added requirement to issue a request for proposals within 180 days of the act becoming law

Expanded review scope to include telehealth services and comparisons to other states

TIMELINE

Extended the report submission deadline from one year to two years after the effective date

Floor votes · Senate Jun 6, 2025

How they voted

53–0

Passed · 10 other

Total votes 63

Jun 6, 2025

D Democratic41

34 Yea 7

82% Yea

R Republican22

19 Yea 3

86% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO DISABILITIES

upper

Jun 6, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

Jun 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

May 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

AMENDED ON THIRD READING 1222A

upper

Apr 29, 2025

Committee

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

upper

Jan 8, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO DISABILITIES

upper

1 primary · 18 co-sponsors