S 7160 New York Senate · 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.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Last action Jun 4, 2026
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What changed between versions

S7160 S7160A · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to add three new sponsors and update the legislative history to reflect its passage through the Senate. Substantively, the bill restructured Section 216 of the Elder Law to repeal the old text and replace it with a new definition and purpose for the Senior Center Council, while adding specific membership requirements.
Scope change
The scope of the bill expanded to include three additional sponsoring senators, and the legislative text was updated to formally establish the Senior Center Council with a specific definition and membership criteria.
SCOPE

Three new sponsors (Senators Addabbo, Cazoneri-Fitzpatrick, and Helming) were added to the bill, broadening its legislative support.

REQUIREMENT

The bill was changed to repeal the previous Section 216 and replace it with a new version that explicitly defines the 'council' and establishes specific membership requirements, including a requirement that at least two members be over the age of sixty-two.

DEFINITION

A new definition was added to Section 216 to clarify that the 'council' refers specifically to the senior center council convened by the director.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 12, 2025 · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

How they voted

590
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 63
Jun 12, 2025
D Democratic41
38 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican22
21 Yea 1
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
27
Key actions
5
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Jun 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jun 3, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
REPASSED SENATE
upper
May 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 7160A
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGING
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGING
upper
Jun 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGING
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGING
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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