New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09572

Introduced
1/21/26  
Refer
1/21/26  
Report Pass
2/10/26  
Refer
2/10/26  

Caption

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.

Impact

With the enactment of A09572, the requirement for an annual report aims to foster greater accountability from the developmental disabilities advisory council. By mandating that summaries of activities are published online, it opens up the possibility for enhanced public engagement and understanding of the council’s work, potentially leading to improved service delivery for individuals with developmental disabilities. The shift to an online, accessible format also aligns with modern practices of information dissemination, thereby reducing barriers to accessing important information.

Summary

The bill A09572 seeks to amend the mental hygiene law by requiring the developmental disabilities advisory council to publish an annual comprehensive summary of its activities on the office for people with developmental disabilities' website, in an accessible format. This act is intended to enhance transparency regarding the council's actions and ensure that relevant information is readily available to the public. The bill illustrates a commitment to improve oversight and to encourage public understanding of the services related to developmental disabilities.

Contention

While the bill appears to take a significant step toward greater transparency and public accessibility, there may be potential concerns among stakeholders regarding the adequacy of the information provided in the reports. Critics might argue whether the summaries will effectively convey meaningful insights about the council's true impact on developmental disability services. There might also be concerns about the council's capacity to fulfill this new requirement amidst existing obligations, raising questions about resource allocation and the efficacy of the reports generated.

Companion Bills

NY S08799

Same As 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.

Previously Filed As

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 A07560

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 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 A08608

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

NY S07484

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

NY S08040

Requires the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to provide care for certain persons with developmental disabilities who have been admitted to hospitals or psychiatric facilities on an emergency basis.

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 A08982

Requires a residential transition conference when a person with developmental disabilities transfers from one program run by a covered operator to another program run by a covered operator; defines terms; specifies certain persons who shall attend such conference; requires covered operators to complete a form summarizing such conference and to file the form with the office for people with developmental disabilities.

NY A11231

Ensures that the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental disabilities provide materials to individuals in English and the top six languages spoken in the state.

NY A10036

Authorizes surveillance cameras in public common areas in group homes funded or operated by the office for people with developmental disabilities.

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