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A 3410

Requires an independent firm to conduct a study on the OPWDD eligibility criteria and determinations following diagnostic evaluations by a licensed professional and distribution of services

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Ramos and 1 co-sponsor

Requires an independent firm to study OPWDD eligibility criteria, post-diagnostic determinations, and how services are distributed.

REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
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Bill Summary · A 3410

Summary of Assembly Bill A 3410

Overview

A 3410 would require an independent firm to conduct a study on the eligibility criteria and determinations used by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), specifically focusing on decisions made after diagnostic evaluations by licensed professionals and on how services are distributed. The bill is currently in the committee stage.

  • Bill Number: A 3410
  • Title: Requires an independent firm to conduct a study on the OPWDD eligibility criteria and determinations following diagnostic evaluations by a licensed professional and distribution of services
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on People with Disabilities
  • Introduced: January 27, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary: Angelo Santabarbara
    • Co-sponsor: Philip Ramos
  • Related Bills:
    • S 8759 (prior-session)
    • A 9869 (prior-session)
    • S 4873 (companion)

What the bill would do

  • Mandate the hiring of an independent firm to perform a study evaluating OPWDD's eligibility criteria and the determinations made after diagnostic evaluations by licensed professionals.
  • The study would also address how services are distributed in relation to these eligibility determinations.

Note: The specific scope, methodology, milestones, deliverables, report format, and timeline for the study are not detailed in the provided information.

Key provisions (as stated)

  • Establishment of an independent entity (an independent firm) to conduct a comprehensive study.
  • Focus areas include:
    • OPWDD eligibility criteria
    • Eligibility determinations following diagnostic evaluations performed by licensed professionals
    • Distribution of services following those determinations

Who would be affected

  • Individuals seeking OPWDD eligibility and related services
  • Licensed professionals conducting diagnostic evaluations for OPWDD
  • OPWDD and its administrative processes
  • The independent firm engaged to perform the study
  • Stakeholders and advocacy groups involved with developmental disabilities

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and referred to committee on January 27, 2025.
  • The bill’s current action status is a referral to the Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities; no further committee actions or passage dates are provided in the available information.
  • No fiscal notes, reporting deadlines, or sunset provisions are stated in the provided summary.

Relationship to related legislation

  • The bill is linked to several related or companion measures from prior sessions, including S 8759, A 9869, and S 4873. These may reflect similar themes around OPWDD eligibility and service distribution and could inform ongoing discussions or amendments.

Potential implications and considerations

  • A study by an independent firm could yield recommendations to improve fairness, transparency, and efficiency in OPWDD eligibility determinations and service distribution.
  • Findings could influence future policy changes, administrative practices, or legislative amendments.
  • The independence and qualifications of the chosen firm, scope of work, funding for the study, and how the results would be used (e.g., mandatory amendments vs. advisory recommendations) are key factors to watch as the bill progresses.

Next steps to monitor

  • Availability of the bill’s formal text outlining scope, methodology, funding, and deliverables.
  • Committee hearings and any amendments proposed by supporters or opponents.
  • Action or passage status in the Assembly, and any parallel movements in the Senate (including related bills S 8759, S 4873).
  • Any fiscal impact analyses or cost estimates associated with commissioning the independent study.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize impacts for a specific stakeholder group (e.g., families of individuals with developmental disabilities, service providers, or policymakers) or compare it with the related bills for a deeper cross-bill analysis.

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

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