Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
|
---|---|
Jan 15, 2014 |
enacting clause stricken |
Jan 08, 2014 |
referred to mental health |
Jun 11, 2013 |
print number 4069b |
Jun 11, 2013 |
amend and recommit to ways and means |
May 29, 2013 |
reported referred to ways and means |
Mar 20, 2013 |
reported referred to codes |
Mar 14, 2013 |
print number 4069a |
Mar 14, 2013 |
amend and recommit to mental health |
Jan 30, 2013 |
referred to mental health |
Assembly Bill A4069A
2013-2014 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
GABRYSZAK
Archive: Last Bill Status - Stricken
- Introduced
-
- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
-
- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
-
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Bill Amendments
co-Sponsors
Raymond Walter
multi-Sponsors
John Ceretto
2013-A4069 - Details
- Law Section:
- Mental Hygiene Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §§13.15 & 16.01, Ment Hyg L
2013-A4069 - Summary
Enacts the "people first act of 2013"; defines terms; ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities who utilize long-term care services under the medical assistance program administered by the state have meaningful access to a reasonable array of community-based and institutional program options to ensure the well-being of such individuals.
2013-A4069 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 4069 2013-2014 Regular Sessions I N A S S E M B L Y January 30, 2013 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. GABRYSZAK -- read once and referred to the Committee on Mental Health AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to enacting the "people first act of 2013" THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "people first act of 2013". S 2. Legislative findings. It is the intent of the legislature to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities who utilize long-term care services under the medical assistance program and other long-term care related benefit programs administered by the state have meaningful access to a reasonable array of community-based and institu- tional program options and to ensure the well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities, taking into account their informed and expressed choices. Furthermore, the legislature declares that it is the policy of the state to ensure that the clinical, habilitative, and social needs of individuals with developmental disabilities who choose to reside in integrated community-based settings can have those needs met in integrated community-based settings. In order to meaningfully comply with this policy, the state must have an understanding of the existing capacity in integrated-community based settings, including direct support professionals and licensed professionals, such as physi- cians, dentists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and psychiatrists, as well as residential capacity to provide for these needs. It is further the intent of the legislature to support the satisfac- tion and success of consumers through the delivery of quality services and supports. Evaluation of the services that consumers receive is a key aspect to the service system. Utilizing the information that consumers and their families provide about such services in a reliable and mean- ingful way is also critical to enable the commissioner of developmental EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD02298-03-3
co-Sponsors
Aileen Gunther
Raymond Walter
Didi Barrett
Jane Corwin
multi-Sponsors
John Ceretto
John T. McDonald III
2013-A4069A - Details
- Law Section:
- Mental Hygiene Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §§13.15 & 16.01, Ment Hyg L
2013-A4069A - Summary
Enacts the "people first act of 2013"; defines terms; ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities who utilize long-term care services under the medical assistance program administered by the state have meaningful access to a reasonable array of community-based and institutional program options to ensure the well-being of such individuals.
2013-A4069A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 4069--A 2013-2014 Regular Sessions I N A S S E M B L Y January 30, 2013 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. GABRYSZAK, WALTER -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. CERETTO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Mental Health -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to enacting the "people first act of 2013" THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "people first act of 2013". S 2. Legislative findings. It is the intent of the legislature to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities who utilize long-term care services under the medical assistance program and other long-term care related benefit programs administered by the state have meaningful access to a reasonable array of community-based and institu- tional program options and to ensure the well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities, taking into account their informed and expressed choices. Furthermore, the legislature declares that it is the policy of the state to ensure that the clinical, habilitative, and social needs of individuals with developmental disabilities who choose to reside in integrated community-based settings can have those needs met in integrated community-based settings. In order to meaningfully comply with this policy, the state must have an understanding of the existing capacity in integrated-community based settings, including direct support professionals and licensed professionals, such as physi- cians, dentists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and psychiatrists, as well as residential capacity to provide for these needs. It is further the intent of the legislature to support the satisfac- tion and success of consumers through the delivery of quality services and supports. Evaluation of the services that consumers receive is a key aspect to the service system. Utilizing the information that consumers EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD02298-04-3
co-Sponsors
Aileen Gunther
Raymond Walter
Didi Barrett
Jane Corwin
multi-Sponsors
John Ceretto
John T. McDonald III
2013-A4069B (ACTIVE) - Details
- Law Section:
- Mental Hygiene Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §§13.15 & 16.01, Ment Hyg L
2013-A4069B (ACTIVE) - Summary
Enacts the "people first act of 2013"; defines terms; ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities who utilize long-term care services under the medical assistance program administered by the state have meaningful access to a reasonable array of community-based and institutional program options to ensure the well-being of such individuals.
2013-A4069B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 4069--B 2013-2014 Regular Sessions I N A S S E M B L Y January 30, 2013 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. GABRYSZAK, GUNTHER, WALTER, BARRETT, CORWIN -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. CERETTO, McDONALD -- read once and referred to the Committee on Mental Health -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- reported and referred to the Committee on Rules -- reported and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to enacting the "people first act of 2013" THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "people first act of 2013". S 2. Legislative findings. It is the intent of the legislature to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities who utilize long-term care services under the medical assistance program and other long-term care related benefit programs administered by the state have meaningful access to a reasonable array of community-based and institu- tional program options and to ensure the well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities, taking into account their informed and expressed choices. Furthermore, the legislature declares that it is the policy of the state to ensure that the clinical, habilitative, and social needs of individuals with developmental disabilities who choose to reside in integrated community-based settings can have those needs met in integrated community-based settings. In order to meaningfully comply with this policy, the state must have an understanding of the existing capacity in integrated-community based settings, including direct support professionals and licensed professionals, such as physi- cians, dentists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and psychiatrists, as well as residential capacity to provide for these needs. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD02298-09-3
Comments
Open Legislation is a forum for New York State legislation. All comments are subject to review and community moderation is encouraged.
Comments deemed off-topic, commercial, campaign-related, self-promotional; or that contain profanity, hate or toxic speech; or that link to sites outside of the nysenate.gov domain are not permitted, and will not be published. Attempts to intimidate and silence contributors or deliberately deceive the public, including excessive or extraneous posting/posts, or coordinated activity, are prohibited and may result in the temporary or permanent banning of the user. Comment moderation is generally performed Monday through Friday. By contributing or voting you agree to the Terms of Participation and verify you are over 13.
Create an account. An account allows you to sign petitions with a single click, officially support or oppose key legislation, and follow issues, committees, and bills that matter to you. When you create an account, you agree to this platform's terms of participation.