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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to the licensure of fiscal intermediaries, and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto
AI Summary
This bill proposes significant changes to the licensure and regulation of fiscal intermediaries in New York's social services system. Specifically, the bill introduces a comprehensive licensing requirement for fiscal intermediaries starting April 1, 2027, mandating that these entities obtain a license from the commissioner of social services to provide services. The bill expands the definition of a fiscal intermediary to include entities contracting with local social services departments, health maintenance organizations, and accountable care organizations. It requires fiscal intermediaries to submit detailed annual reports on various aspects of their services, including direct care costs, number of members serviced, service areas, and personal assistant employment details. The bill also establishes a new personal assistant registry that will be confidential and used for program oversight and fraud investigations. Additionally, the legislation introduces new training requirements for personal assistants, allowing the commissioner to develop minimum training standards that can vary based on the specific care needs and consumer-assistant relationship. The bill grants the comptroller authority to review fiscal intermediary contracts and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, with provisions for public reporting of any potential enforcement actions. These changes aim to improve oversight, accountability, and quality of fiscal intermediary services in New York's social services system.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (55)
Gustavo Rivera (D)*,
Joe Addabbo (D),
Jake Ashby (R),
Jamaal Bailey (D),
April Baskin (D),
George Borrello (R),
Jabari Brisport (D),
Samra Brouk (D),
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R),
Stephen Chan (R),
Cordell Cleare (D),
Leroy Comrie (D),
Jeremy Cooney (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Simcha Felder (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Patrick Gallivan (R),
Michael Gianaris (D),
Kristen Gonzalez (D),
Andrew Gounardes (D),
Joe Griffo (R),
Pete Harckham (D),
Pam Helming (R),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Brian Kavanagh (D),
Liz Krueger (D),
Andrew Lanza (R),
John Liu (D),
Monica Martinez (D),
Jack Martins (R),
Mario Mattera (R),
Rachel May (D),
Shelley Mayer (D),
Dean Murray (R),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Tom O'Mara (R),
Peter Oberacker (R),
Rob Ortt (R),
Tony Palumbo (R),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Steve Rhoads (R),
Rob Rolison (R),
Christopher Ryan (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
James Sanders (D),
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
Dan Stec (R),
Jim Tedisco (R),
Mark Walczyk (R),
Lea Webb (D),
Bill Weber (R),
Alexis Weik (R),
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1189 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S01189&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S01189 |
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