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A 10322

Requires a residential transition conference when a person with developmental disabilities transfers from one program run by a covered operator to another program run by a covered operator

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angelo Santabarbara

Requires a mandatory residential transition conference before a person with developmental disabilities moves between covered operators to ensure updated life plans and continuity o

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Bill Summary · A 10322

Summary of Bill A. 10322 (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes a required Residential Transition Conference when a person with developmental disabilities moves between residential programs operated by covered operators.
  • The goal is to ensure seamless communication, updated planning, and continuity of life goals and supports during transitions.

Key provisions and changes

  • Definitions
    • “Covered operator”: any organization or program that holds a residential services operating certificate, or operates residential services with commissioner approval, or is funded/ administered by the office to provide residential services.
    • “Individualized service plan” or “life plan”: a written document detailing the person’s goals, habilitation objectives, strengths and preferences, assessed needs (clinical and support), services/providers, and safeguards (including back-up plans).
  • Mandatory residential transition conference
    • Required before a person enters a new covered operator’s residential program or leaves one for another.
    • Required attendees:
    • The current covered operator serving the person.
    • The future covered operator that will serve the person.
    • The person with developmental disabilities, unless health or safety contraindicates attendance.
    • The person’s family, unless they object to attendance.
    • The person’s guardian or legal representative.
    • The person’s care manager.
  • Conference objectives
    • The current operator reviews and discusses the person’s life plan with the future operator.
    • Attendees have an opportunity to ask questions and provide additional information about the life plan to the future operator.
  • Post-conference documentation
    • At the conference’s conclusion, both operators must complete and sign a form promulgated by the commissioner that summarizes the conference contents.
    • The completed form and relevant documents must be transmitted to the office in a manner specified by the office.
    • Copies of the completed form and materials are to be provided to the person, the person’s legal representative, and both operators.
    • The copies received by the operators are to be kept as part of the person’s records.

Who is affected

  • Individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in programs operated by covered operators.
  • Covered operators (current and future providers) engaged in a transition.
  • Families, guardians, legal representatives, and care managers involved in the person’s care and transition.
  • Office or commissioner’s office responsible for implementing and overseeing the conference and related forms.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Effective date: The act takes effect on the 180th day after becoming law.
  • Implementation: Immediate authority to draft or amend rules/regulations needed to implement the act, effective on or before the act’s effective date.
  • Documentation flow: A standardized form to be completed by both operators, with copies issued to the person, their representative, and both operators; records retained by the operators.

Potential impact

  • Promotes better coordination between current and future residential providers.
  • Aims to improve continuity of care, alignment of life plans, and transparency for the person and their supports during transitions.
  • Could introduce standardized processes and timelines for transitions, potentially reducing gaps in services or miscommunication.
  • May require operators to adjust internal processes to accommodate mandatory conferences and documentation.

If you’d like, I can provide a plain-language FAQ or a side-by-side comparison of current practice versus proposed requirements.

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

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