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NY S07792
NY S07792Relates to protecting the communication rights of individuals with disabilities; provides that each person with a disability has the right to autonomously communicate in their preferred manner and utilize any validated communication supports that meet their needs.
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Introduced
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
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, amending the mental hygiene law, establishes the "New York State Communication Bill of Rights for Individuals with Disabilities" to ensure that every person with a disability has the fundamental right to communicate independently in the way they prefer and to use any proven communication tools that suit their individual needs. "Validated communication" is defined within this context as a communication method that is supported by evidence and research, demonstrating its effectiveness in enabling autonomous communication for the individual. The bill also mandates that all staff and service providers covered by this section must recognize and uphold these communication rights, aiming to promote dignity for individuals with disabilities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (35)
Patricia Fahy (D)*,
Joe Addabbo (D),
George Borrello (R),
Jabari Brisport (D),
Samra Brouk (D),
Siela Bynoe (D),
Stephen Chan (R),
Cordell Cleare (D),
Jeremy Cooney (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Kristen Gonzalez (D),
Andrew Gounardes (D),
Pete Harckham (D),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Andrew Lanza (R),
John Liu (D),
Monica Martinez (D),
Jack Martins (R),
Mario Mattera (R),
Rachel May (D),
Shelley Mayer (D),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Kevin Parker (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Christopher Ryan (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
James Skoufis (D),
Sam Sutton (D),
Jim Tedisco (R),
Last Action
Senate Disabilities Committee Hearing (10:30:00 3/31/2026 Room 124 CAP) (on 03/31/2026)
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