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NY S07377

NY S07377
Establishes the statewide group home families working group; provides that duties include informing and advising the commissioner as to matters of importance for persons with developmental disabilities residing in group homes and their families and guardians, providing recommendations for statewide and regional priorities and goals for individuals residing in group homes and families and guardians of individuals residing in group homes, advising the commissioner on such other matters related to


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Introduced
09/13/2021
In Committee
06/01/2022
Crossed Over
06/03/2022
Passed
11/22/2022
Dead
Vetoed
11/23/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Establishes the statewide group home families working group; provides that duties include informing and advising the commissioner as to matters of importance for persons with developmental disabilities residing in group homes and their families and guardians, providing recommendations for statewide and regional priorities and goals for individuals residing in group homes and families and guardians of individuals residing in group homes, advising the commissioner on such other matters related to group homes as the statewide group home families working group deems relevant, holding regional public meetings to solicit and receive input from residents of group homes and family members and guardians of residents of group homes, and any matter relating to the performance of their duties with relation to individuals in group homes and on policies, goals, budget and operation of group homes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the statewide group home families working group, which will have duties to inform and advise the commissioner on matters important for individuals with developmental disabilities residing in group homes and their families and guardians. The group will provide recommendations for statewide and regional priorities and goals, and advise the commissioner on other group home-related matters. The group will also hold regional public meetings to solicit input from group home residents, family members, and guardians. The bill also amends the mental hygiene law to require the inclusion of the group home families working group in the development of the statewide comprehensive five-year plan for the provision of services for individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

VETOED MEMO.78 (on 11/23/2022)

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