Relates to the discharge of residents of a community residence

Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Mental Health · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Mental Health · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill clarifies that the discharge of a resident from a community residence licensed or operated by the Office of Mental Health (OMH) or the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) shall be governed by the regulations of those agencies, respectively, and shall not be considered to involve a relationship of landlord and tenant.

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Recorded votes

• Vote: Committee vote · Mental Health

  Senate Mental HealthMay 21, 2025Result: passed

  Voted yes (7)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

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Full history

1. Jan 7, 2026

   Referred to committee

   REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH

   NY Senate

2. Jun 13, 2025

   In committee

   COMMITTED TO RULES

   NY Senate

3. May 27, 2025

   Advanced to Third Reading

   ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

   NY Senate

4. May 22, 2025

   2ND Report CAL.

   2ND REPORT CAL.

   NY Senate

5. May 21, 2025

   1ST Report CAL.1271

   1ST REPORT CAL.1271

   NY Senate

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