Assembly bill · A5489 (2025-26)
Establishes mandatory reporting of alleged incidents of abuse, mistreatment or neglect of residents in assisted living and adult care facilities
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Larinda Hooks (Assembly Member, District 35, Democratic/Working Families)
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Summary
Establishes the mandatory reporting by certain professional or official persons who come into contact with mentally or physically incapacitated persons who were abused including residents of assisted living and adult care facilities who may be abused, mistreated or neglected; provides reporting procedures and grants immunity for such reporting; provides criminal and civil penalties.
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Amends the Social Services 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
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
- Feb 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
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