Relates to coordination of policies and services of the traumatic brain injury program with the office for the prevention of domestic violence

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 7 co-sponsors

Coordinating the Traumatic Brain Injury Program and the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to align policies, funding, and services for individuals affected by both TBI

REFERRED TO HEALTH

Overview

A 11236 is a New York Senate/Assembly bill for the 2025-2026 session that seeks to coordinate policies and services between the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program and the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV). The bill appears to aim at aligning governance, program delivery, and service pathways for individuals who are affected by both TBI and domestic violence, by enhancing collaboration between the two state entities.

Purpose and Intent

Improve coordination between the Traumatic Brain Injury Program and the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence.

Align policies, funding streams, and service provision to better serve individuals experiencing both traumatic brain injury and domestic violence.

Facilitate integrated service delivery, avoid duplication of efforts, and improve outcomes for affected individuals through cross-agency collaboration.

Key Provisions and Changes (as inferred)

Establish or formalize mechanisms for coordination between the TBI Program and OPDV, potentially including:

Joint planning, information sharing (within privacy and safety constraints), and case coordination processes.
Shared or aligned programmatic standards to ensure services address both TBI-related needs and domestic violence prevention/response.

Create or designate collaborative work groups, memoranda of understanding, or interagency agreements to streamline services.

Clarify roles and responsibilities of each agency in screening, referral, case management, and crisis support for individuals who have brain injuries and are experiencing domestic violence.

Potentially adjust grantmaking, funding priorities, or oversight to support dual-need clients and integrated service networks.

May include reporting requirements to track outcomes, coordination activities, and gaps in service delivery.

Who Would Be Affected

Individuals with traumatic brain injuries who are also affected by domestic violence.

Service providers and organizations funded or operated by the Traumatic Brain Injury Program and OPDV.

State agencies and departments involved in health, domestic violence prevention, and social services, as they implement coordinated policies.

Local service systems (e.g., brain injury programs, DV shelters and hotlines) through alignment of referrals and shared resources.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

The bill was referred to the Health Committee on 2026-05-01, indicating initial stages of consideration within the legislative process.

If advanced, the bill would undergo committee reviews, potential amendments, and floor votes in both houses, followed by reconciliation with the other chamber and signature by the governor to become law.

Implementation timelines would depend on enacted provisions, including any required rulemakings, memoranda of understanding, and funding allocations, with potential phased rollout.

Potential Impacts

Improved access to integrated services for dual-need individuals, potentially reducing barriers created by siloed programs.

More efficient use of funding and resources through coordinated intake, referrals, and case management.

Enhanced data sharing and outcome tracking, contributing to better evaluation of program effectiveness and gaps.

Benefits to frontline providers through clearer roles, joint training, and collaborative protocols.

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