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A 10055

Authorizes the office for the aging to establish, operate and maintain programs for transportation services

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Berger and 14 co-sponsors

The bill authorizes NYS Office for the Aging to create and run transportation programs for seniors and eligible individuals.

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Bill Summary · A 10055

Legislative Bill Summary — New York A.10055 (2025-2026)

Basic Information

  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Committee: Aging
  • Introduced: January 30, 2026
  • Sponsor: Assembly Member ZAccaro (with multiple co-sponsors)
  • Title: Authorizes the Office for the Aging to establish, operate, and maintain programs for transportation services
  • Effective Date: Takes effect 30 days after becoming law

1) Purpose and Intent

  • The bill authorizes the New York Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) to establish, operate, and maintain transportation services programs.
  • This expands NYSOFA’s authority beyond existing functions related to aging services to include formal oversight and provision of transportation-related programs for older adults and potentially other eligible populations.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Amendment to Elder Law, Section 203 (Subdivision 2):
    • The bill adds a new paragraph (g) to list “transportation services” as an authorized function, alongside existing items:
    • (e) Operation of multi-service centers
    • (f) Retired Senior Volunteer Programs
    • (g) Transportation services (new)
  • Scope of Authority:
    • NYSOFA would have the authority to create and administer transportation programs, potentially including planning, funding, coordination, and delivery of transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities or other eligible individuals as defined by the elder law framework.
  • Implementation Details:
    • The bill does not specify detailed program requirements, funding formulas, or performance metrics within the text provided. It generally enables NYSOFA to establish and maintain transportation services programs.

3) Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Primary Entity: New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA)
    • Gaining expanded responsibilities to design and run transportation services.
  • Beneficiaries:
    • Older adults (the primary focus of NYSOFA programs)
    • Individuals who rely on transportation for access to essential services (healthcare, groceries, social activities)
  • Local Agencies and Service Providers:
    • Potential collaboration partners for program delivery (courtesy of NYSOFA’s expanded role)
  • General Public:
    • Indirect impact through enhanced transportation options and potential improvements in accessibility and independence for aging residents.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Effective Date: 30 days after the law is enacted (typical for New York statutes).
  • Next Steps (Implied):
    • NYSOFA would develop program details, identify funding needs, establish oversight mechanisms, and begin implementation in accordance with any subsequent guidance or appropriations.
  • Legislative Context:
    • The bill adds a new statutory authorization rather than creating a new agency. It aligns with ongoing aging-related program expansion efforts.

5) Practical Implications and Considerations

  • Funding and Resources: The bill text does not specify funding; successful implementation will depend on state budgeting and any accompanying fiscal measures.
  • Program Design: Details such as eligibility criteria, service models (e.g., demand-responsive, fixed-route shuttles, volunteer driver programs), safety standards, and performance reporting would likely be developed post-enactment.
  • Impact Monitoring: Stakeholders may want to monitor how transportation programs coordinate with existing transit authorities, healthcare providers, and community organizations to avoid duplicative services and maximize reach.

If you’d like, I can draft a version with a proposed outline for program design considerations (eligibility, funding sources, performance metrics, and oversight) that NYSOFA might adopt once authorized.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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