Bill > S05666

This bill directs the New York State Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive study on establishing three new nursing homes specifically for veterans. The study will explore key aspects including identifying the optimal locations for these nursing homes within New York state, determining staffing needs based on projected demand for veteran nursing home beds, and calculating the associated costs of opening these facilities. The department is authorized to request relevant information from other state agencies to support the study and must maintain any confidentiality requirements. Within one year of the bill's effective date, the Department of Health is required to submit the completed study to several key government officials, including the governor, senate and assembly leadership, and members of the veterans and health committees. The bill has an immediate effective date and will automatically expire and be repealed one year after taking effect, essentially sunsetting the study mandate after its completion.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5666