New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A01472

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Report Pass
1/14/25  
Refer
1/14/25  
Report Pass
1/14/25  
Engrossed
1/27/25  
Refer
1/27/25  
Engrossed
2/10/25  
Enrolled
2/12/25  
Chaptered
2/14/25  

Caption

Removes the director of the office of the aging from deciding resources and information concerning Alzheimer's disease and any other dementia related matters; leaves such decisions to the commissioner of health.

Summary

Bill A01472 amends the public health law to establish an Alzheimer's disease outreach and education program, specifically modifying the decision-making authority regarding resources and information related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The bill removes the director of the office for the aging from this decision-making process, transferring authority solely to the commissioner of health. This change aims to streamline the management of dementia-related resources and ensure that health care facilities, caregivers, and the community receive appropriate support and information regarding Alzheimer's disease.

Impact

The bill's passage will impact state laws by clarifying the roles of the commissioner of health and the office for the aging in relation to Alzheimer's disease outreach and education. By centralizing authority under the commissioner of health, the bill aims to enhance the effectiveness of programs designed to support individuals with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, potentially leading to improved health outcomes and resource allocation in health care facilities and community support services.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A01472 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as indicated by the unanimous votes in both the Assembly and Senate. The discussions leading to the votes suggest a strong bipartisan agreement on the importance of addressing Alzheimer's disease and ensuring that resources are effectively managed to support affected individuals and their families.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention recorded in the discussions or votes regarding Bill A01472. The unanimous support in committee and floor votes indicates a consensus among legislators on the necessity of the changes proposed in the bill.

Companion Bills

NY S02669

Same As Removes the director of the office of the aging from deciding resources and information concerning Alzheimer's disease and any other dementia related matters; leaves such decisions to the commissioner of health.

Previously Filed As

NY S00887

Establishes a dementia and Alzheimer's disease program database.

NY S03117

Includes Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases as occupational diseases for purposes of workers' compensation; clarifies that disability includes disability caused by Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases; requires insurance coverage of long term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick borne diseases.

NY S00585

Relates to the removal of an election commissioner by the governor or by affirmative vote of a majority of commissioners of the state board of elections for incompetence, misconduct, or other good cause, provided that prior to removal, such election commissioner shall be given a written copy of the charges against them and have an opportunity to be heard in their defense.

NY S03329

Enacts the "New York Stock Act"; prohibits public officers and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit.

NY S01839

Directs the health equity council to advise the commissioner regarding sickle cell disease.

NY A02609

Directs the health equity council to advise the commissioner regarding sickle cell disease.

NY A02762

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of health to designate HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 communicable diseases; requires reporting of HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 cases to the department of health; creates educational materials about the virus.

NY A02174

Establishes the crime of doxing a police officer or a peace officer when a person knowingly makes restricted personal information about a police officer or peace officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer, publicly available with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or incite the commission of a crime of violence against the police officer or peace officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer; or with the intent and knowledge that the restricted personal information is likely to be used to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate the commission of a crime of violence against the police officer or peace officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer.

NY S00079

Establishes the crime of doxing a police officer, peace officer, or state officer when a person knowingly makes restricted personal information about a police officer, peace officer, state officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer, publicly available with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or incite the commission of a crime of violence against the police officer, peace officer, state officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer; or with the intent and knowledge that the restricted personal information will be used to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate the commission of a crime of violence against the police officer, peace officer, state officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer; requires the posting of bail.

NY A01530

Establishes the crime of doxing a police officer, peace officer, or state officer when a person knowingly makes restricted personal information about a police officer, peace officer, state officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer, publicly available with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or incite the commission of a crime of violence against the police officer, peace officer, state officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer; or with the intent and knowledge that the restricted personal information will be used to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate the commission of a crime of violence against the police officer, peace officer, state officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer; requires the posting of bail.

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