New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07793

Introduced
5/6/25  

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

The introduction of S07793 aims to foster greater public understanding and acceptance of developmental disabilities by mandating the advisory council to outline actions taken and recommendations made throughout the year. This requirement is expected to improve the visibility of the council's initiatives and contribute to better-informed governmental action regarding the priorities and goals concerning services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Summary

Bill S07793, introduced by Senator Fahy, proposes to amend the mental hygiene law by requiring the developmental disabilities advisory council to submit an annual report on the council's activities. This report must be delivered to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly by December 31st of each year. Additionally, the report is to be made publicly accessible on the department's website, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability within the council's operations.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding S07793 could arise from differing opinions about the effectiveness of such reporting mandates. Supporters of the bill assert that regular reporting will lead to heightened awareness and more focused efforts by the council. Conversely, critics may argue that this requirement could impose an unnecessary bureaucratic burden on the council or question whether the reports will lead to substantive changes in the treatment and services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Companion Bills

NY A07560

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 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 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 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 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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