A07465Introduced in the Assembly
Directs the independent developmental disability ombudsperson program to establish a service delivery structure based in New York state that includes a toll-free telephone hotline, an interactive website, and availability of in-person, telephone and email access to ombudsperson program staff or volunteers; to provide assistance for navigating and completing processes; to assist individuals in filing and preparing appeals; to assist individuals with any problems encountered; and to educate individuals on their rights and responsibilities with respect to access to services provided by the office for people with developmental disabilities and care coordination provided by health homes serving individuals with developmental disabilities or services provided by other providers.
Introduced by Marianne Buttenschon, District 119
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Directs the independent developmental disability ombudsperson program to establish a service delivery structure based in New York state that includes a toll-free telephone hotline, an interactive website, and availability of in-person, telephone and email access to ombudsperson program staff or volunteers; to provide assistance for navigating and completing processes; to assist individuals in filing and preparing appeals; to assist individuals with any problems encountered; and to educate individuals on their rights and responsibilities with respect to access to services provided by the office for people with developmental disabilities and care coordination provided by health homes serving individuals with developmental disabilities or services provided by other providers.
Where it stands
reported referred to ways and means
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly People With Disabilities Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means · May 12, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
9 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | Yes |
| Khaleel Anderson | 31 | Yes |
| Robert Carroll | 44 | Yes |
| Stefani Zinerman | 56 | Yes |
| Keith Powers | 74 | Yes |
| Christopher Burdick | 93 | Absent |
| Angelo Santabarbara | 111 | Yes |
| Karen McMahon | 146 | Yes |
| Joe Sempolinski | 148 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to people with disabilities
referred to people with disabilities
amend and recommit to people with disabilities
print number 7465a
amend and recommit to people with disabilities
print number 7465b
reported referred to ways and means
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