Bill > S04585

This bill proposes to transfer certain powers and duties from the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Council to the Commissioner of Health, effectively streamlining oversight of continuing care retirement communities. The bill makes numerous changes to existing law, primarily by replacing references to the council with the commissioner across multiple sections of public health law. Key provisions include giving the commissioner expanded authority to review and approve applications for continuing care retirement communities, set fees, conduct examinations, issue and revoke certificates of authority, and establish guidelines for community operations. The council will be retained but will now serve an advisory role, assisting the commissioner on policy matters and making recommendations. The bill aims to create more efficient oversight by centralizing decision-making with the commissioner while maintaining a advisory council to provide input. The changes will take effect in stages, with most provisions becoming effective on June 1, 2026, allowing time for implementation planning. The bill also requires the commissioner to evaluate and report on additional resources needed to implement these changes by December 1, 2024.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4585