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Assembly bill · A11519 (2025-26)

Requires dementia-specific training for adult protective services workers

New York State Assembly

Latest action May 28, 2026

Sponsor: Judy Griffin (Assembly Member, District 21, Democratic)

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Summary

Requires dementia-specific training for adult protective services workers, including but not limited to the recognition of symptoms, communication techniques, assessment of capacity, and the identification of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals with cognitive impairment; requires six hours of training upon commencement of employment and three hours of training every two years thereafter.

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Amends the Social Services Law.

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Social Services · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Social Services · New York State Senate.

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Full history

  1. May 28, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

    NY Assembly

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