Establishes the senior center council; repealer

Summary

Establishes the senior center council for the purposes of providing a forum for discussion of challenges facing senior centers across the state and developing solutions; supports sharing of information regarding efficient and effective operation of senior centers in different areas around the state; encourages the spread of methods and programs with proven effectiveness; creates an environment for peer-to-peer support for senior centers across the state; offers recommendations for how the state can support senior centers and lower barriers to effective service delivery; offers recommendations on existing services and cost effective measures to ensure the long-term sustainability and viability of senior centers in all areas of the state; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill would establish a ten member Senior Center Council within the New York State Office for the Aging to discuss challenges facing seniors and ensure the long-term sustainability of senior centers across the state.

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Where it stands

Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.

Aging · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Aging · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.

Recorded votes

• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateJun 3, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (61)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (2)

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• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateMar 30, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (56)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (7)

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• Vote: Committee vote · Aging

  Senate AgingMar 10, 2026Result: passed

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

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• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateJun 12, 2025Result: passed

  Voted yes (59)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (4)

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• Vote: Committee vote · Aging

  Senate AgingMay 13, 2025Result: passed

  Voted yes (6)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

  See member positions for the vote on May 13, 2025 (Committee vote · Aging)

Full history

1. Jun 4, 2026

   Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.490

   ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.490

   NY Assembly

2. Jun 4, 2026

   Passed a chamber

   PASSED ASSEMBLY

   NY Assembly

3. Jun 4, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

   NY Assembly

4. Jun 4, 2026

   Substituted

   SUBSTITUTED FOR A8216A

   NY Assembly

5. Jun 3, 2026

   Referred to committee

   REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

   NY Assembly