NY S09476

Bill

Relates to paratransit services; directs that an applicant for recertification submit correspondence from a licensed physician in lieu of an in-person assessment.

Introduced
05/15/2024

In Committee
05/15/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to paratransit services

AI Summary

This bill amends the public authorities law to allow individuals recertifying for paratransit services, which are specialized transportation services for people with disabilities, to submit a letter from a licensed physician instead of undergoing an in-person assessment to demonstrate the need for such services. The authority is directed to establish rules and regulations regarding the form and content of the physician's letter. The bill aims to provide a more convenient recertification process for individuals in need of paratransit services.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (18)

Jeremy Cooney (D)*, Joe Addabbo (D), Jake Ashby (R), George Borrello (R), Cordell Cleare (D), Patrick Gallivan (R), Andrew Gounardes (D), Michelle Hinchey (D), Brad Hoylman (D), John Mannion (D), Monica Martinez (D), Rachel May (D), Zellnor Myrie (D), Rob Ortt (R), Tony Palumbo (R), Rob Rolison (R), Bill Weber (R), Alexis Weik (R),

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 05/15/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties

‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights

Transportation

‐ Mass Transportation and Safety

Official Document

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S9476

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S9476	05/15/2024
BillText	https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09476&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09476	05/15/2024

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A02723	Relates to paratransit services; directs that an applicant for recertification submit correspondence from a licensed physician in lieu of an in-person assessment.	referred to ways and means	Same As
S05095	Relates to paratransit services, permitting an applicant to submit correspondence from a licensed physician in lieu of an in-person assessment.	REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION	Reintroduced

Bill > S09476

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Introduced Session

Bill Summary

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Committee Categories

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties

Transportation

Official Document

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