Bill

S 5040

Relates to amending the term residential treatment facility; repealer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Zellnor Myrie and 1 co-sponsor

S 5040 would amend the term 'residential treatment facility' and repeal related provisions, impacting licensing and oversight of facilities and services statewide.

REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION

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Bill Summary · S 5040

Bill Summary: S 5040

Overview

S 5040 is a New York State Senate bill introduced on February 18, 2025. The primary sponsor is Luis R. Sepúlveda, with Zellnor Myrie listed as a cosponsor. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction. The title indicates that the measure would amend the term “residential treatment facility” and include a repealer. No text of the bill is provided in the available information, so the exact substantive changes are not yet known.

Purpose and Intent (as suggested by the title)

The designation “Relates to amending the term residential treatment facility; repealer” signals an intent to modify how the statute defines or uses the term “residential treatment facility.”
The inclusion of “repealer” suggests it would repeal one or more existing statutory provisions related to residential treatment facilities.
Without the bill’s text, the specific policy goals, scope, and intended regulatory or oversight changes cannot be confirmed.

Key Provisions (not yet available)

The precise amendments to the definition or use of “residential treatment facility.”
Which statute or provision would be repealed and what would replace it (if applicable).
Any new requirements, standards, licensing, funding, reporting, or enforcement mechanisms tied to the amended term.
Effective date(s) and any transitional provisions, if included.

Note: The actual provisions will become clear only once the full text is publicly released and analyzed.

Affected Parties

Residential treatment facilities and operators, including any licensing or regulatory compliance obligations tied to the term.
Individuals served by such facilities, depending on how the term is defined (e.g., types of treatment programs, populations served).
State agencies responsible for licensing, oversight, and enforcement related to residential treatment facilities.
Stakeholders in the criminal justice and victim services systems, given the committee referral.

Procedural Timeline and Status

Introduced: February 18, 2025.
Legislative Action: Referred the same day to the Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction (listed twice in the actions).
Current status: Awaiting committee consideration, potential amendments, and votes in the Senate.

Related Bills

S 7918, S 4718, S 4333 (prior-session): These related bills suggest ongoing or previous efforts to address similar topics involving residential treatment facilities or related regulatory provisions.

Next Steps for Readers

Monitor for published bill text and committee memos to understand the exact changes.
Review any amendments proposed in committee.
Assess potential impacts on facilities, clients, and oversight agencies once the statutory language is available.

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