S 4344 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to requiring the office for people with developmental disabilities to issue a residential request list and placement report

This bill requires New York's Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to submit biannual reports to the Senate and Assembly leadership starting in 2027. The reports must include detailed data on individuals awaiting residential placement, broken down by geographic area, age, placement type (e.g., certified out-of-home, supportive, or at-home services), and medical needs. They also cover current placements, costs, funding sources, five-year projections, and plans to address individuals in inadequate living situations. The goal is to provide lawmakers with transparent, data-driven insights into the state's developmental disability services system and waitlist management.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action May 14, 2026
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S4344 S4344A · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill amends the reporting requirements for the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, shifting the recipient of the report from the legislative leaders to the Governor and Legislature. It also changes the reporting timeline from a fixed six-month schedule to a one-time report due within 18 months of the law's effective date, and extends the review period for failed placements from six months to twelve months.
Scope change
The scope of the reporting recipients was expanded to include the Governor, and the frequency of the initial report was changed from a recurring six-month cycle to a single report due within 18 months.
REQUIREMENT

Changed the recipient of the residential request list and placement report from the Senate and Assembly leaders to the Governor, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the Temporary President of the Senate.

Extended the time period for reviewing individuals who requested alternative placements from six months to twelve months.

TIMELINE

Replaced the requirement for recurring six-month reports with a single report to be issued within 18 months of the effective date.

Changed the effective date of the act from immediate to ninety days after it becomes law.

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May 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4344A
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May 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO DISABILITIES
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
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Feb 4, 2025
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REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
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Leroy Comrie
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