Senate bill · S4275 (2025-26)

Relates to the closure of nursing homes

Latest action Jun 4, 2026

New York State Senate

Same as A11326, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Sponsor

Brian Kavanagh

State Senator, District 27 · Democratic

Summary

Relates to the closure of nursing homes.

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Amends the Public Health Law.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To establish a process and oversight when operators elect to close nurs- ing homes and to ensure resident safety, continuity of care, and trans- parency.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

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.

Cosponsors

Lea Webb, Luis R. Sepúlveda and 1 more on Agora

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The sponsor's argument

Why Brian Kavanagh says this is needed

Currently, the closure process for nursing homes lacks adequate mech- anisms to ensure that residents, local officials, and communities are adequately informed and protected before the closure occurs. There is no clear requirement for advanced public notice, community engagement, or a comprehensive, state-approved plan to safely transition residents and preserve continuity of care. For example, the closure of Rivington House, a nursing home on Manhattan's Lower East Side, became known through news reports and rumors rather than a formal, transparent process. The lack of structured oversight and communication contributed to confusion, public concern, and loss of care capacity in the surrounding community. This legis- lation establishes requirements for nursing home closures, including advance notice to the Department of Health and local stakeholders, the submission and approval of a closure plan, and opportunities for commu- nity input. It also ensures that residents are safely relocated, medical records are properly maintained, and continuity of care is preserved. By creating a transparent and accountable process, the bill strengthens oversight and helps protect both residents and the communities that rely on these facilities.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 19, 2026Result: passed
(38) (21) (0) (4)
Vote: Committee vote · Health
Senate HealthMay 5, 2026Result: passed
(11) (4) (0) (0)
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 15, 2025Result: passed
(32) (20) (0) (10)
Vote: Committee vote · Health
Senate HealthApr 8, 2025Result: passed
(9) (5) (0) (1)

Full history

Jun 4, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
May 28, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
May 27, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
May 19, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
May 19, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate

Show full history (15 earlier events)

May 19, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
May 11, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
May 7, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 7, 2026
Amended
AMENDED 4275A
NY Senate
May 6, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 5, 2026
1ST Report CAL.974
1ST REPORT CAL.974
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Senate
May 15, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
May 15, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
May 15, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
Apr 10, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Apr 9, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Apr 8, 2025
1ST Report CAL.659
1ST REPORT CAL.659
NY Senate
Feb 3, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Senate