Bill > S03361

This bill amends the social services law to require that medical evaluations for assisted living program eligibility be conducted within thirty days before a resident's admission, and must be signed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. Specifically, the bill mandates that these medical evaluations must comprehensively assess whether the assisted living program can adequately support a resident's physical, supervisory, and psycho-social needs. The new provision aims to ensure that medical assessments are recent and current at the time of admission, which could help improve the quality of care and placement for individuals entering assisted living facilities. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment, meaning the new medical evaluation requirements will apply to admissions as soon as the law is signed.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3361