Bill > S00800

This bill amends the Public Health Law to enhance the responsibilities of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Services Coordinating Council by expanding its recommendation process and requiring annual public reporting. Specifically, the bill requires the council to develop recommendations that comprehensively examine TBI services, including evaluating service availability, accessibility, and costs across different regions, tracking emerging trends in TBI incidences, assessing service provider training, analyzing differences in service availability for individuals in Medicaid waivers, and examining the efficiency of administrative processes for service approvals. The council must now publicly post these detailed recommendations on the department's website within one year of the bill's effective date and continue to do so annually thereafter. Additionally, the bill repeals a previously proposed study on TBI service delivery, effectively replacing it with this more structured and transparent recommendation process. The bill aims to improve understanding and support for individuals with traumatic brain injuries by creating a more systematic and transparent approach to evaluating and addressing their service needs.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S800