Bill > A00525

This bill amends the New York social services law to allow certain adult care facilities - specifically adult homes, enriched housing facilities, assisted living residences, and special needs assisted living residences - to provide limited nursing services that are not continuous. These facilities can arrange for nursing services either by contracting with an external nursing service provider or by directly employing nurses. The bill requires that facilities provide notice to the Department of Health when arranging such services and follow regulations established by the Commissioner of Health. Importantly, facilities offering these limited nursing services are prohibited from representing themselves as "enhanced assisted living residences" or claiming to offer "aging in place" services, which have specific legal definitions under New York public health law. The goal appears to be providing more flexible healthcare support for residents of these facilities while maintaining clear distinctions about the level of medical care being offered. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A525