Vote: Committee vote · Disabilities
Senate DisabilitiesMar 31, 2026Result: passed
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Senate bill · S4845 (2025-26)
Extends provisions of law relating to the closure or transfer of a state-operated individualized residential alternative
Latest action Jun 5, 2026
New York State Senate
Summary
Extends for two years the requirement for OPWDD to give a 90-day notice to the Senate, Assembly, and labor organizations of any closures or transfer of a state operated individualized residential alternative.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
The purpose of this bill is to extend, until March 31, 2026, the requirement of the Commissioner of the Office for People with Develop- mental Disabilities (OPWDD) to provide appropriate and timely notifica- tion to the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly, and to appropriate representatives of impacted labor organiza- tions in the event of a closure or transfer of a state-operated individ- ualized residential alternative (IRA).
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Disabilities · New York State Senate
The sponsor's argument
Why Patricia Fahy says this is needed
State Operated individualized residential alternatives (IRAs) are an essential component of the OPWDD service delivery system. Thousands of individuals with disabilities receive high quality care in these settings, but, more importantly, such individuals have made state oper- ated IRA's their homes. Many individuals have formed meaningful relationships with their direct care staff in their home and found purpose within their community. It is unconscionable to require these individuals to uproot their lives without due process and notice, unless there is a genuine emergency. Additionally, the closure and transfer of IRAs has a significant impact on the direct care workforce, requiring staff to search for alternative placement and severing their trusting relationships with the patients they serve. This legislation would require the notification before the closure or transfer of services as soon as practicable and no later than 45 days prior to such change.
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Recorded votes
Full history
- Jun 5, 2026
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Apr 7, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Apr 1, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Mar 31, 2026
1ST Report CAL.678
1ST REPORT CAL.678
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
NY Senate
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- Feb 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
NY Senate