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NY A08757
NY A08757Relates to paratransit services, permitting an applicant to submit correspondence from a licensed physician in lieu of an in-person assessment.
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Introduced
11/25/2019
11/25/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Relates to paratransit services, permitting an applicant to submit correspondence from a licensed physician in lieu of an in-person assessment.
AI Summary
This bill relates to paratransit services, which are specialized transportation services for individuals with disabilities. The bill permits an applicant for paratransit service to submit a letter from a licensed physician, dated within the previous 30 days, in lieu of an in-person assessment to demonstrate the need for paratransit service. The bill also requires the relevant authority to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the form and content of the physician's letter.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions (on 01/08/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08757&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 11/26/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08757&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A08757 | 11/27/2019 |
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