Senate bill · S6453 (2025-26)
Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing to receive services they could get at home
New York State Senate
Same as A3601, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing, shelters and residences to receive services they could otherwise receive if they resided in a private residence.
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Amends the Public Health Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
The purpose of this bill is to clarify that individuals living in inde- pendent senior housing have the same right to access and obtain services as any other individual residing in the community, from the provider of their choosing. These services include personal care, home care, case management, technologies and other community services that support their ability to live independently in the community.
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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
Aging · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Aging · New York State Senate.
Cosponsors
Angelo Santabarbara, John T. McDonald III and 4 more on Agora
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The sponsor's argument
Why Cordell Cleare says this is needed
The complexity of state statutes and regulations has caused confusion with regard to the rights and opportunities of residents residing in independent senior housing to choose and access services which would be available to such individuals if they resided in their own homes. Resi- dents have rights under, and housing providers must comply with, the Fair Housing Act (FHA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the U.S. Supreme Court's Olmstead decision. The ability of seniors to choose to remain in independent senior housing and select their own health care and supportive services are critical components of these laws and poli- cies. Ensuring access to such services is also in furtherance of New York State policy of promoting access to community living and communi- ty-based services that maintain the health and quality of life of senior citizens and prevent avoidable and costly admission to medical and other institutional-type facilities.
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Full history
- May 28, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
- May 28, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- May 28, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGING
NY Senate
- May 21, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
- May 21, 2026
Rules Report CAL.173
RULES REPORT CAL.173
NY Assembly
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- May 20, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGING
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGING
NY Assembly
- Mar 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGING
NY Senate
- Jan 29, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGING
NY Assembly