End of Session Update
The Legislative Session ended on Saturday, June 10 with the Assembly determining that it will need to reconvene sometime soon – possibly later this month – to debate and vote on outstanding legislation relative to casino gaming contracts.
NYSCAL wanted to provide you with updates on pertinent bills that have moved through both houses and that we have been actively monitoring and/or pursuing. For bills that have passed both houses, the Governor has 10 days to act once bills are delivered to her desk (excluding weekends/holidays).
Special Needs ALP (A.7035-A, Fahy / S. 2161-A, Rivera)
This bill, which had been considered by the Department of Health for some time, would establish a special needs assisted living program for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s) coupled with behavioral disturbances. This designation requires certification as both an EALR and SNALR, as well as physician oversight, and be limited to 10 beds per program, among other provisions. This bill passed both houses.
Extension of LTC Ombudsman Program (A.7199, Wallace / S.6907, Cleare)
This bill extends the provisions of the LTCOP in assisted living facilities, which were set to expire on 12/31/23 until 12/31/25. This bill passed both houses.
Limited Nursing Services in ACFs (A.5670, Solages / S.5471, Rivera)
This bill would allow ACFs to offer limited nursing services through a contractual arrangement or via full-time employment insofar as it does not impede admission and retention standards. This would not override the EALR designation but would offer supplemental services which are not defined in the bill itself. This bill died in the Assembly Ways & Means Committee and on 3rd Reading in the Senate.
NYSCAL will continue to provide updates on these bills as necessary.
NYSCAL CONTACTS:
Kristin A. DeVries, MA, MPP
Director of Government Relations
518-462-4800 x14
