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A 7465

Relates to the duties of the independent developmental disability ombudsperson program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Burdick and 7 co-sponsors

Changes the duties of New York's independent developmental disability ombudsperson program, altering advocacy and how it resolves complaints for people with disabilities.

REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
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Bill Summary · A 7465

Summary of NY A 7465 — Relates to the duties of the independent developmental disability ombudsperson program

Overview

A 7465 is a New York State Assembly bill introduced March 28, 2025, and currently referred to the Committee on People with Disabilities. The bill’s title indicates it would relate to the duties of the independent developmental disability ombudsperson program. The available materials do not include the full text, so specific provisions are not listed here.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill appears to aim at clarifying or altering the duties of the independent developmental disability ombudsperson program.
  • As introduced, it would affect how the ombudsperson program operates, including its responsibilities in relation to individuals with developmental disabilities and potentially the agencies or entities that interact with the program.

Key Provisions (as information available)

  • The complete statutory text and exact changes are not provided in the available materials.
  • The title suggests changes to the scope, function, reporting, or authority of the democratic development disability ombudsperson program.
  • Readers should review the enrolled bill text once released to understand specific duties, powers, reporting requirements, oversight mechanisms, confidentiality provisions, funding, and enforcement.

Affected Parties and Stakeholders

  • Individuals with developmental disabilities who rely on the ombudsperson program for oversight, advocacy, and resolution of concerns.
  • The independent developmental disability ombudsperson program itself.
  • State and local agencies and service providers interacting with the ombudsperson program.
  • Advocates and family members who engage with disability rights and monitoring processes.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: March 28, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on People with Disabilities.
  • Legislative actions noted: Referred to People with Disabilities on 2025-03-28 (twice listed in the record).
  • Related bills:
    • A 9567 (prior-session)
    • A 1577 (prior-session)
    • S 4871 (companion) — listed twice in companion form, indicating parallel Senate consideration.
  • Next steps: The bill will move through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes. Tracking the bill via the legislature’s website or updates from the committee will provide the latest status and any released text.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon
  • Cosponsors:
    • Brian Cunningham
    • Chris Burdick
    • Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
    • Joe DeStefano
    • Steve Stern
    • Harvey Epstein
    • Anna Kelles

Notes for readers

  • The current summary reflects publicly available information about the bill’s title, status, sponsors, and related bills. For a complete understanding, access the full bill text and fiscal impact statements when released, and monitor committee hearings for amendments and discussion.

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

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