Do you support this bill?

Assembly Bill A7627B

2025-2026 Legislative Session

Relates to the availability of information on home care services

download bill text pdf

Sponsored By

Current Bill Status - On Floor Calendar

Please enter your contact information

Home address is used to determine the senate district in which you reside. Your support or opposition to this bill is then shared immediately with the senator who represents you.

Optional services from the NY State Senate:

Create an account. An account allows you to officially support or oppose key legislation, sign petitions with a single click, and follow issues, committees, and bills that matter to you. When you create an account, you agree to this platform's terms of participation.

Include a custom message for your Senator? (Optional)

Enter a message to your senator. Many New Yorkers use this to share the reasoning behind their support or opposition to the bill. Others might share a personal anecdote about how the bill would affect them or people they care about.

Actions

Bill Amendments

2025-A7627 - Details

See Senate Version of this Bill:
S7786
Law Section:
Veterans' Service Law
Laws Affected:
Amd §§4 & 15, Veterans' Services L

2025-A7627 - Summary

Authorizes the Department of Veterans' Services to consult and collaborate with relevant offices in the federal department of veterans affairs, the department of health, the state office for the aging and other HCBS experts to develop educational materials for veterans and their families about the accessibility to home and community-based services.

2025-A7627 - Bill Text download pdf 

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   7627
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                           I N  A S S E M B L Y
 
                               April 1, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by M. of A. KAY -- read once and referred to the Committee on
   Veterans' Affairs
 
 AN  ACT to amend the veterans' services law, in relation to availability
   of information on home care services
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

   Section  1. Subdivision 37 of section 4 of the veterans' services law,
 as amended by chapter 447 of the laws of 2024, is  amended  to  read  as
 follows:
   37.  To  develop collaborative relationships among state, federal, and
 local agencies, veterans' liaisons pursuant to section  [twenty  nine-b]
 TWENTY-NINE-B  of this article, and private organizations, including but
 not limited to the office of mental health, state office for the  aging,
 and office of addiction services and supports, to help facilitate access
 to  services  by  members of the uniformed services and veterans who are
 residents of the state and their families.    THE  DEPARTMENT  MAY  ALSO
 COLLABORATE  WITH  RELEVANT OFFICES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO
 DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON THE AVAILABILITY OF  AND  ACCESSIBILITY
 TO  HOME  AND  COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
 SUCH RESOURCES MAY INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF DEDICATED  WEBSITES,  WEBLINKS
 TO  HOME CARE RESOURCES, AND/OR PRINTED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. TO EFFEC-
 TUATE THE PROVISIONS  OF  THIS  SUBDIVISION,  THE  DEPARTMENT  MAY  ALSO
 CONSULT  WITH OR SEEK INPUT FROM VARIOUS HOME CARE STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUD-
 ING HOME CARE  PROVIDERS  AND  PROFESSIONAL  ASSOCIATIONS,  PARTICULARLY
 THOSE WITH EXPERTISE OR EXPERIENCE WITH SERVING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMI-
 LIES.
   §  2.  Subdivision  1  of section 15 of the veterans' services law, as
 amended by chapter 445 of the laws  of  2024,  is  amended  to  read  as
 follows:
   1.  A local veterans' service agency shall have power under the direc-
 tion of the state veterans' service agency, and it shall be its duty  to
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD11096-01-5

co-Sponsors

2025-A7627A - Details

See Senate Version of this Bill:
S7786
Law Section:
Veterans' Service Law
Laws Affected:
Amd §§4 & 15, Veterans' Services L

2025-A7627A - Summary

Authorizes the Department of Veterans' Services to consult and collaborate with relevant offices in the federal department of veterans affairs, the department of health, the state office for the aging and other HCBS experts to develop educational materials for veterans and their families about the accessibility to home and community-based services.

2025-A7627A - Bill Text download pdf 

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  7627--A
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                           I N  A S S E M B L Y
 
                               April 1, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by M. of A. KAY -- read once and referred to the Committee on
   Veterans'  Affairs  --  committee  discharged,  bill  amended, ordered
   reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
 
 AN ACT to amend the veterans' services law, in relation to  availability
   of information on home care services

   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. Section 4 of the  veterans'  services  law  is  amended  by
 adding a new subdivision 40 to read as follows:
   40.  TO COLLABORATE WITH RELEVANT OFFICES OF THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF
 VETERANS AFFAIRS, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND  THE  STATE  OFFICE
 FOR THE AGING TO DISSEMINATE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO VETERANS AND THEIR
 FAMILIES  REGARDING  THE  AVAILABILITY  OF AND ACCESSIBILITY TO HOME AND
 COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FEDERAL VETER-
 AN-DIRECTED HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES  PROGRAM(VD-HCBS).    SUCH
 RESOURCES  MAY INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF DEDICATED WEBSITES AND WEBLINKS TO
 SUCH RESOURCES. SUCH MATERIALS MAY ALSO BE  MADE  AVAILABLE  IN  PRINTED
 FORM.  ANY  SUCH  INFORMATION SHALL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED ANNUALLY. TO
 EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBDIVISION, THE DEPARTMENT  MAY  ALSO
 CONSULT  WITH OR SEEK INPUT FROM VARIOUS HOME CARE STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUD-
 ING HOME CARE PROVIDERS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, WITH EXPERTISE OR
 EXPERIENCE WITH SERVING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
   § 2. Subdivision 1 of section 15 of the  veterans'  services  law,  as
 amended  by  chapter  445  of  the  laws  of 2024, is amended to read as
 follows:
   1. A local veterans' service agency shall have power under the  direc-
 tion  of the state veterans' service agency, and it shall be its duty to
 inform military and naval authorities of the United  States  and  assist
 members  of  the  uniformed  services and veterans, who are residents of
 this state, and their families, in relation to (1) matters pertaining to
 educational training and retraining services and facilities, (2) health,
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD11096-04-5

co-Sponsors

2025-A7627B (ACTIVE) - Details

See Senate Version of this Bill:
S7786
Law Section:
Veterans' Service Law
Laws Affected:
Amd §§4 & 15, Veterans' Services L

2025-A7627B (ACTIVE) - Summary

Authorizes the Department of Veterans' Services to consult and collaborate with relevant offices in the federal department of veterans affairs, the department of health, the state office for the aging and other HCBS experts to develop educational materials for veterans and their families about the accessibility to home and community-based services.

2025-A7627B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf 

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  7627--B
                                                         Cal. No. 191
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                           I N  A S S E M B L Y
 
                               April 1, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  M.  of  A.  KAY,  GRIFFIN, SANTABARBARA -- read once and
   referred  to  the  Committee  on  Veterans'   Affairs   --   committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to  said  committee -- ordered to a third reading, amended and ordered
   reprinted, retaining its place on the order of third reading
 
 AN ACT to amend the veterans' services law, in relation to  availability
   of information on home care services
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. Section 4 of the  veterans'  services  law  is  amended  by
 adding a new subdivision 40 to read as follows:
   40.  TO COLLABORATE WITH RELEVANT OFFICES OF THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF
 VETERANS AFFAIRS, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND  THE  STATE  OFFICE
 FOR THE AGING TO DISSEMINATE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO VETERANS AND THEIR
 FAMILIES  REGARDING  THE  AVAILABILITY  OF AND ACCESSIBILITY TO HOME AND
 COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FEDERAL VETER-
 AN-DIRECTED HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES  PROGRAM(VD-HCBS).    SUCH
 RESOURCES  MAY INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF DEDICATED WEBSITES AND WEBLINKS TO
 SUCH RESOURCES. SUCH MATERIALS MAY ALSO BE  MADE  AVAILABLE  IN  PRINTED
 FORM.  ANY  SUCH  INFORMATION SHALL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED ANNUALLY. TO
 EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBDIVISION, THE DEPARTMENT  MAY  ALSO
 CONSULT  WITH OR SEEK INPUT FROM VARIOUS HOME CARE STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUD-
 ING HOME CARE PROVIDERS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, WITH EXPERTISE OR
 EXPERIENCE WITH SERVING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
   § 2. Subdivision 1 of section 15 of the  veterans'  services  law,  as
 separately  amended  by  chapters  490  and  666 of the laws of 2025, is
 amended to read as follows:
   1. A local veterans' service agency shall have power under the  direc-
 tion  of the state veterans' service agency, and it shall be its duty to
 inform military and naval authorities of the United  States  and  assist
 members  of  the  uniformed  services and veterans, who are residents of
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.

Comments

Open Legislation is a forum for New York State legislation. All comments are subject to review and community moderation is encouraged.

Comments deemed off-topic, commercial, campaign-related, self-promotional; or that contain profanity, hate or toxic speech; or that link to sites outside of the nysenate.gov domain are not permitted, and will not be published. Attempts to intimidate and silence contributors or deliberately deceive the public, including excessive or extraneous posting/posts, or coordinated activity, are prohibited and may result in the temporary or permanent banning of the user. Comment moderation is generally performed Monday through Friday. By contributing or voting you agree to the Terms of Participation and verify you are over 13.

Create an account. An account allows you to sign petitions with a single click, officially support or oppose key legislation, and follow issues, committees, and bills that matter to you. When you create an account, you agree to this platform's terms of participation.