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Introduced
02/24/2021
02/24/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, the social services law, the limited liability company law and the partnership law, in relation to the licensing of vision impairment specialists; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof
AI Summary
This bill provides for the licensing of vision impairment specialists, including orientation and mobility specialists and vision rehabilitation therapists. The bill defines the practice of vision impairment specialists and establishes requirements for licensing, such as education, examination, and registration. The bill also creates a state board for vision impairment specialists to assist the Board of Regents on licensing and professional conduct matters. The bill amends various other laws to include vision impairment specialists as professionals required to report suspected child abuse and maltreatment, and to complete training on infection control practices. Finally, the bill includes transitional provisions to ensure appropriate licensure or authorization of individuals providing vision impairment specialist services.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (48)
Thomas Abinanti (D)*,
Will Barclay (R)*,
Ken Blankenbush (R)*,
Karl Brabenec (R)*,
Kevin Byrne (R)*,
William Colton (D)*,
Steven Cymbrowitz (D)*,
Maritza Davila (D)*,
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)*,
Steven Englebright (D)*,
Steve Hawley (R)*,
Andrew Hevesi (D)*,
Pamela Hunter (D)*,
Ron Kim (D)*,
Charles Lavine (D)*,
Donna Lupardo (D)*,
Melissa Miller (R)*,
Angelo Morinello (R)*,
Mike Norris (R)*,
Amy Paulin (D)*,
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D)*,
Dan Quart (D)*,
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
Fred Thiele (D)*,
Mary Beth Walsh (R)*,
David Weprin (D)*,
Peter Abbate (D),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Carmen De La Rosa (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Dave DiPietro (R),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Sandy Galef (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
John McDonald (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Michael Montesano (R),
Phil Palmesano (R),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Ed Ra (R),
José Rivera (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Monica Wallace (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Last Action
print number 5740a (on 04/22/2022)
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