New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10400

Introduced
3/3/26  

Caption

Provides for requirements for the appointment of a guardian for personal needs or property management; requires financial institutions to provide all necessary bank statements for a Medicaid application to a requesting department of social services or other state or local agency administering public assistance or medical assistance within a reasonable amount of time of receipt of such request; requires a banking organization, branch in this state of an out-of-state bank or foreign banking corporation to provide such records within thirty days of receipt of such request.

Impact

One of the bill's notable provisions mandates that banking organizations are required to supply all necessary bank statements and records for Medicaid applications to social services agencies upon request, within a specified timeframe. This requirement underscores the importance of timely access to financial documentation, which can be critical for individuals seeking medical or public assistance. This law if passed, is expected to alleviate delays in Medicaid application processes due to bureaucratic hurdles stemming from required documentation.

Summary

Bill A10400, introduced in the New York Assembly, amends the mental hygiene law by establishing new protocols for the appointment of guardians for individuals requiring personal or property management assistance. The legislation aims to streamline the process in which social services officials can be appointed as guardians, allowing them increased participation rights in guardianship proceedings. This includes enabling a social services official to provide necessary documentation to the court, thereby ensuring the best interests of the incapacitated individuals are prioritized.

Contention

While the bill is rooted in improving access and efficiency in guardianship appointments and Medicaid applications, it is expected to generate discussions concerning the implications of increased authority for social services officials. Critics might argue that expanding the roles of state-appointed guardians could lead to potential conflicts of interest or diminish the autonomy of individuals deemed incapacitated. Furthermore, there could be concerns regarding how these provisions could affect privacy and confidentiality regarding personal banking information in the context of public assistance applications.

Companion Bills

NY S09205

Same As Provides for requirements for the appointment of a guardian for personal needs or property management; requires financial institutions to provide all necessary bank statements for a Medicaid application to a requesting department of social services within thirty days of having received such request.

Previously Filed As

NY S09205

Provides for requirements for the appointment of a guardian for personal needs or property management; requires financial institutions to provide all necessary bank statements for a Medicaid application to a requesting department of social services within thirty days of having received such request.

NY A10576

Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers at no less than one hundred percent of the medical assistance durable medical equipment fee schedule for the same service or item.

NY S08838

Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers at no less than one hundred percent of the medical assistance durable medical equipment fee schedule for the same service or item.

NY S00163

Enacts the pro-banking act to mandate acceptance of the New York city identity card as a primary form of identification at all covered entities, including all banking organizations, foreign banking corporations, and interstate branches.

NY A06662

Enacts the pro-banking act to mandate acceptance of the New York city identity card as a primary form of identification at all covered entities, including all banking organizations, foreign banking corporations, and interstate branches.

NY A08255

Provides that at the request of an owner of a parcel of property within the boundaries of such sewer district requests exclusion from the sewer district due to the lack of sewage services provided to such parcel of property, such request shall be granted without the state department of health approval and without the procedure set forth in section 256 of the county law.

NY A04649

Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States; provides that such certificates shall be forwarded to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt.

NY S05397

Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States; provides that such certificates shall be forwarded to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt.

NY S08225

Prohibits fees for any service rendered through a banking organization relating to the use of an electronic benefit transfer card issued by the state or certain departments or agencies thereof.

NY A08706

Prohibits persons, firms, or corporations whose interests are adverse to that of a person who received personal injuries or death as a result of an action by such person, firm or corporation from negotiating any contracts or settlements releasing such person, firm or corporation from liability for the tortious or potentially tortious act within thirty days of such act.

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CA AB2283

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TX SB2342

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MI HB4634

Probate: guardians and conservators; appointment; modify procedure. Amends secs. 5303, 5304, 5306, 5306a, 5312 & 5416 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5303 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4632'25, HB 4633'25, HB 4635'25

IL HB2562

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NJ S3600

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MI HB4633

Probate: guardians and conservators; duties of guardians, conservators, and guardians ad litem; modify. Amends secs. 5305, 5314, 5406, 5417 & 5418 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5305 et seq.) & adds sec. 5314a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4632'25, HB 4634'25, HB 4635'25