Establishes the blue-ribbon commission on the future of New York state's service delivery system for individuals with intellectual and developmental…

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Establishes the blue-ribbon commission on the future of New York state's service delivery system for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities act; repealer

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Latest action May 11, 2026

Establishes the "blue-ribbon commission on the future of New York state's service delivery system for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities act" to conduct a study and prepare a report to examine, evaluate and make recommendations for systemic reforms to ensure a sustainable set of supports and services that meets the evolving needs of all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

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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

New York State Senate

Same as A6021, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Committee

Disabilities · New York State Senate

Also referred to People with Disabilities · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this bill is to establish a blue ribbon commission to conduct a comprehensive study and prepare a report to examine, evaluate and make recommendations for systemic reforms to ensure a sustainable set of supports and services that meets the needs of all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Disabilities
Senate DisabilitiesMay 11, 2026Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Committee vote · Disabilities
Senate DisabilitiesMay 27, 2025Result: passed
(6) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Chris Burdick, David Weprin and 10 more on Agora

Democratic8
Republican4

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Patricia Fahy says this is needed

The current system of supports and services to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) focuses on a way of delivering services that lacks a true person-centered philosophy and is difficult for New Yorkers with I/DD to navigate. Exacerbated by the longstanding workforce shortage and worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic; the demands on the sustainability of New York's system of supports and services to individuals with I/DD weigh heavily on both State and provider agency finances, staff resources, and the health and well being of people who are served. At the same time, innovations and technological advancements have the potential to positively impact individuals with I/DD and improve services and supports to everyone. A commission would serve to explore ways in which the State can address long-standing issues of equity, workforce development, safety, and hous- ing, as well as taking advantage of available technology. This bill would establish a blue ribbon commission to conduct a comprehensive study and prepare a report to examine, evaluate and make recommendations for systemic reforms to ensure a sustainable set of supports and services that meets the needs of all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

May 11, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Apr 29, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
Apr 29, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Apr 29, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Senate
DIED IN SENATE
NY Senate

Show full history (14 earlier events)

Jan 7, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.150
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.150
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
NY Senate
May 27, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
May 13, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
May 13, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
May 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
NY Senate
May 13, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
May 13, 2025
Rules Report CAL.189
RULES REPORT CAL.189
NY Assembly
May 6, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Disabilities
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO DISABILITIES
NY Senate
May 5, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Ways and Means
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Mar 25, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Mar 19, 2025
Amend and Recommit to People With Disabilities
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
NY Assembly
Feb 25, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
NY Assembly
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
NY Senate

About this record

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Cosponsors: The list shows the cosponsors who are on Agora, A to Z. The official record may list more.
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