New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8635: Relates to establishing a special needs assisted living demonstration program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8635 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to establishing a special needs assisted living demonstration program. Primary sponsor: Nathalia Fernández (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a special needs assisted living demonstration program to authorize up to three assisted living programs throughout the state to serve individuals with special needs, including, but not limited to, individuals with dementia or cognitive impairments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathalia Fernández | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| James Skoufis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- PRINT NUMBER 8635B
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
- PRINT NUMBER 8635A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
- REFERRED TO HEALTH