New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A07560

Introduced
4/1/25  
Refer
4/1/25  
Report Pass
5/6/25  
Refer
5/6/25  
Report Pass
5/29/25  
Refer
5/29/25  
Report Pass
6/4/25  
Engrossed
6/4/25  
Refer
6/4/25  
Engrossed
6/5/25  
Enrolled
12/8/25  
Chaptered
12/19/25  

Caption

Requires the developmental disabilities advisory council to submit an annual report to the governor, temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly on the activities of the council, and to make such report public.

Impact

This bill will have a significant impact on the transparency and accountability of the developmental disabilities advisory council's operations. By requiring an annual report, the bill allows for regular evaluation of the council's actions and effectiveness, which can help inform state policy and the allocation of resources for services aimed at individuals with developmental disabilities. The inclusion of recommendations related to statewide priorities and goals will also ensure that the council's activities align with broader state objectives.

Summary

Bill A07560 aims to amend the mental hygiene law by mandating the developmental disabilities advisory council to produce an annual report detailing its activities. This report is required to be submitted to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly, and it must be made available to the public through the department's website. The report is intended to foster public understanding and acceptance of individuals with developmental disabilities, thereby promoting a more inclusive society.

Contention

The bill does suggest potential points of contention, primarily concerning the practical implications of its reporting requirements. Critics may argue about the administrative burden this places on the council and whether the resources allocated for reporting could be better spent on direct services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Additionally, the focus on 'public understanding and acceptance' could lead to debates about the strategies employed to enhance awareness and whether they adequately address the needs of the community.

Companion Bills

NY S07793

Same As Requires the developmental disabilities advisory council to submit an annual report to the governor, temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly on the activities of the council, and to make such report public.

Previously Filed As

NY S07793

Requires the developmental disabilities advisory council to submit an annual report to the governor, temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly on the activities of the council, and to make such report public.

NY A09572

Requires the developmental disabilities advisory council to submit an annual comprehensive summary of information about its activities to the office for people with developmental disabilities' website, in an accessible format.

NY S08799

Requires the developmental disabilities advisory council to submit an annual comprehensive summary of information about its activities to the office for people with developmental disabilities' website, in an accessible format.

NY A09194

Directs the office for people with developmental disabilities to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing, implementing and expanding additional housing models that support independent living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; requires the office to submit a report on such study to the governor, the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly.

NY S08465

Establishes the "health care information management act"; requires an annual report by the commissioner to the governor, the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly.

NY S07484

Establishes a statewide residential families committee within the developmental disabilities advisory council.

NY A08608

Establishes a statewide residential families committee within the developmental disabilities advisory council.

NY S07934

Requires pure captive insurance companies and group captive insurance companies who are a public entity, political subdivision, public authority, public benefit corporation, or a subsidiary thereof to hold at least two meetings each year in this state, have a majority of members required to be residents of this state, file an annual report with the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, and the minority leaders of the senate and assembly, and submit to additional examinations.

NY S09668

Establishes the office of global public health and international cooperation within the department of health to coordinate cooperation with international public health institutions for purposes related to public health; requires such office to submit an annual global health risk and preparedness report to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly and the chairs of the senate and assembly health committees.

NY A10209

Establishes the office of global public health and international cooperation within the department of health to coordinate cooperation with international public health institutions for purposes related to public health; requires such office to submit an annual global health risk and preparedness report to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly and the chairs of the senate and assembly health committees.

Similar Bills

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