Bill > A05980

This bill amends the New York Mental Hygiene Law to require that when a municipality decides to hold a public hearing about a proposed residential facility for disabled individuals, the sponsoring agency must provide a detailed presentation. Specifically, the sponsoring agency must use audio-visual technology to present comprehensive information including the agency's history and background, the number of employees who will work at the facility, the number of residents who will live there, and a detailed outline of any planned structural changes to the buildings where the facility is proposed to be located. This new requirement aims to increase transparency and provide local municipalities with more in-depth information about proposed residential facilities for disabled individuals before they are established, giving community members a clearer understanding of the proposed facility's scope and potential impact. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5980