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NY A07363
NY A07363Relates to protecting the communication rights of individuals with disabilities; provides that each person with a disability has the right to communicate in their preferred manner.
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Introduced
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
In Committee
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Crossed Over
06/13/2025
06/13/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to protecting the communication rights of individuals with disabilities
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York State Mental Hygiene Law by adding a new section that establishes communication rights for individuals with disabilities. Specifically, the bill affirms that every person with a disability has the right to communicate in their preferred manner and use communication supports that meet their individual needs. The legislation emphasizes the importance of dignity and self-determination for people with disabilities by mandating that staff and service providers must recognize and support these communication rights. The new law would go into effect 180 days after being signed, giving organizations time to implement the necessary changes to ensure individuals with disabilities can communicate effectively and maintain their personal autonomy. This bill represents a significant step towards recognizing and protecting the communication needs of people with disabilities, acknowledging that effective communication is a fundamental aspect of human dignity and personal empowerment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (95)
Angelo Santabarbara (D)*,
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Joe Angelino (R),
Andrea Bailey (R),
Scott Bendett (R),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Sam Berger (D),
Ken Blankenbush (R),
Jake Blumencranz (R),
Paul Bologna (R),
Karl Brabenec (R),
Harry Bronson (D),
Ari Brown (R),
Chris Burdick (D),
Marianne Buttenschon (D),
Patrick Carroll (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Lester Chang (R),
Patrick Chludzinski (R),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Bill Conrad (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Landon Dais (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Dave DiPietro (R),
Michael Durso (R),
Chris Eachus (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Mike Fitzpatrick (R),
Chris Friend (R),
Jarett Gandolfo (R),
Jodi Giglio (R),
Deborah Glick (D),
Scott Gray (R),
Judy Griffin (D),
Steve Hawley (R),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Josh Jensen (R),
Billy Jones (D),
Rebecca Kassay (D),
Paula Kay (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Grace Lee (D),
John Lemondes (R),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Brian Maher (R),
Brian Manktelow (R),
John McDonald (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
John Mikulin (R),
Brian Miller (R),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Angelo Morinello (R),
Daniel Norber (R),
Steve Otis (D),
Phil Palmesano (R),
Amy Paulin (D),
Stacey Pheffer Amato (D),
Sam Pirozzolo (R),
Phil Ramos (D),
Mike Reilly (R),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Joseph Sempolinski (R),
Amanda Septimo (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Matt Simpson (R),
Matt Slater (R),
Doug Smith (R),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Chris Tague (R),
Mike Tannousis (R),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Clyde Vanel (D),
Mary Beth Walsh (R),
David Weprin (D),
Aron Wieder (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Kalman Yeger (D),
John Zaccaro (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
delivered to senate (on 06/13/2025)
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