S 4908 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the creation of an innovative supportive housing program for persons with a developmental disability who wish and are able to safely reside in such a setting; creates an exemption from certain filings

Summary

Relates to the creation of an innovative housing initiative for persons with a developmental disability who wish and are able to safely reside in such a setting; directs the division of housing and community renewal to establish guidelines for the dissemination of disclosure materials for the offer and sale of interests in residential environments formed under the innovative housing initiative; creates an exemption from certain filing requirements for residential environments that are formed as cooperative interests in realty for persons receiving services under the innovative housing initiative.

Issues: ✓ Housing

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 14, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2026

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What changed between versions

S4908 → S4908A · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to shift from a passive 'assist' model to an active 'enable' model, emphasizing independent living. The most significant change is transferring the authority to select housing and living arrangements from the state office to the individuals with developmental disabilities and their representatives. Additionally, the bill now explicitly addresses the need for housing options when family caregivers can no longer provide support.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include a legislative purpose section detailing the housing crisis and the need for alternatives to family caregiving.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed the office's role from 'assisting' a person to 'enabling' them to live independently.

Added a new section stating that the choice of residential environment and living companions must be made solely by the person with a developmental disability and their qualified representative.

SCOPE

Added findings declaring that family caregivers may eventually be unable to support the individual due to infirmity, death, or other concerns.

REQUIREMENT

Removed specific criteria for the office to determine eligibility, replacing them with a mandate to honor the individual's right to choose.

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 31, 2026

Committee

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

upper

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO DISABILITIES

upper

Apr 29, 2025

Committee

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

upper

Apr 16, 2025

Upper · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 4908A

upper

Apr 16, 2025

Upper · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO DISABILITIES

upper

Feb 14, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO DISABILITIES

upper

1 primary · 17 co-sponsors