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A 3601

Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing to receive services they could get at home

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Larinda Hooks and 3 co-sponsors

Summary of Bill A 3601 – Independent Senior Housing Resident Freedom of Choice Act Bill at a glance- Bill number: A 3601- Title: Enacts the "Independent Senior Housing Resident Fre

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Bill Summary · A 3601

Summary of Bill A 3601 – Independent Senior Housing Resident Freedom of Choice Act

Bill at a glance

  • Bill number: A 3601
  • Title: Enacts the "Independent Senior Housing Resident Freedom of Choice Act" to authorize persons in independent housing to receive services they could get at home
  • Status: Referred to the Aging Committee
  • Introduced: January 29, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Rebecca Seawright
  • Cosponsors: John T. McDonald III, Tommy Schiavoni, Larinda Hooks
  • Jurisdiction: New York State Assembly

Purpose and intent

The bill aims to empower residents of independent senior housing by authorizing them to access services that are available to individuals living in their own homes. In essence, it seeks to guarantee residents of independent living arrangements the ability to obtain home-based or in-home services—presumably those services that could be provided if the resident were living independently outside a managed housing setting.

Key provisions (as described in the available summary)

  • Enactment of the Independent Senior Housing Resident Freedom of Choice Act.
  • The core objective is to authorize independent housing residents to receive services they could obtain if they were living at home.
  • Specific statutory mechanisms, eligibility criteria, funding sources, and administration details are not provided in the available content. The full text would clarify which services are included, how providers interact with housing operators, and who pays for the services.

Note: The detailed provisions (scope of services, provider qualifications, funding/eligibility rules, protections for providers and residents, and oversight) would appear in the bill’s text. The summary here reflects the purpose stated in the bill’s title and description.

Who would be affected

  • Residents of independent senior housing facilities who wish to access home-based services.
  • Independent housing operators and managers, who may need to coordinate with service providers.
  • Service providers delivering home-based or in-home services (e.g., personal care, nursing, therapy, case management), and the state or local agencies administering aging or home-based services.
  • Payers for such services (e.g., state programs, Medicaid, private pay) depending on the bill’s structure.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • The bill was introduced on January 29, 2025 and referred to the Aging Committee, indicating it will undergo committee review before potential floor consideration.
  • Legislative actions show two identical “REFERRED TO AGING” entries on the same date, confirming committee referral.

Related and companion measures

  • Related Assembly bills from prior sessions: A 10243, A 6341, A 5158, A 3626, A 8401
  • Companion Senate measure: S 6453 (listed as companion)

Practical considerations

  • If enacted, the bill could expand access to home-based services for independent housing residents, potentially affecting funding, service delivery models, and oversight requirements within aging services.
  • The exact scope, funding mechanisms, and implementation timeline will be clearer once the full text and committee analysis are available.

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

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