Assembly bill · A10816 (2025-26)
Relates to the classification of resident entrance fees for residents of continuing care retirement communities
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Jen Lunsford (Assembly Member, District 135, Democratic/Working Families)
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Summary
Classifies resident entrance fees for residents of continuing care retirement communities as an advance payment of services; imposes a statutory obligation to return any unearned entrance fee funds by an operator to the resident; provides that such statutory obligation shall not be deemed a general unsecured claim for purposes of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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Amends the Public Health Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Health · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Health · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Apr 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
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