Bill > A09400

This bill extends the effectiveness of a previous law that requires the commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to provide notification when a state-operated individualized residential alternative (IRA) - which is a residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities - is closed or transferred. Specifically, the bill removes the original sunset clause that would have caused the law to expire on March 31, 2026, effectively making the notification requirement permanent. This means the commissioner must continue to provide timely notification to the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, and appropriate labor organization representatives, while also making reasonable efforts to inform affected workforce members, residents, and their families about any closure or transfer of a state-operated IRA. The bill ensures continued transparency and communication during potential changes to residential care facilities for people with developmental disabilities.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9400