Requires the developmental disabilities advisory council to submit an annual report on the activities of the council

Latest action Dec 19, 2025

Requires the developmental disabilities advisory council to submit an annual report to the governor, temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly on the activities of the council, and to make such report public.

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Where it stands

Signed into law.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A7560, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Passed as A7560, the matching Assembly bill.

Amends the Mental Hygiene Law.

Committee

Disabilities · New York State Senate

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

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To improve accountability and transparency in New York State's service delivery system for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by requiring the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Coun- cil (DDAC) to submit an annual report to the Legislature and the Gover- nor.

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

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 5, 2025Result: passedSenate vote on A7560, the matching Assembly bill.
(60) (0) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Disabilities
Senate DisabilitiesMay 27, 2025Result: passed
(6) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Chris Burdick, Joe DeStefano and 3 more on Agora

Democratic4
Republican1

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Patricia Fahy says this is needed

The DDAC plays a crucial role in shaping policies and services for indi- viduals with disabilities, yet it does not currently produce a standard- ized report summarizing its findings and recommendations. This bill ensures that stakeholders, including individuals with disabilities, families, and legislators, have greater access to critical information that can drive meaningful reforms and resource allocation. By formalizing this reporting requirement, New York will enhance accountability, policy alignment, and service effectiveness, ultimately improving the quality of life for 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

Dec 19, 2025
Approval MEMO.44
APPROVAL MEMO.44
NY Assembly
Dec 19, 2025
Signed
SIGNED CHAP.663
NY Assembly
Dec 8, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Assembly
Jun 5, 2025
3RD Reading CAL.1292
3RD READING CAL.1292
NY Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate

Show full history (14 earlier events)

Jun 5, 2025
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR S7793
NY Senate
Jun 4, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
Jun 4, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jun 4, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 4, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Jun 4, 2025
Rules Report CAL.402
RULES REPORT CAL.402
NY Assembly
May 29, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 29, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
May 28, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 27, 2025
1ST Report CAL.1292
1ST REPORT CAL.1292
NY Senate
May 6, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
NY Senate
May 6, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Apr 30, 2025
Amend (t) and Recommit to People With Disabilities
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
NY Assembly
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
NY Assembly

About this record

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