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New YorkS 53692025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Authorizes increased equity withdrawals by certain non-public residential health care facilities

Sponsored By: Gustavo Rivera (Democratic)

Became Law

HEALTH

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Limits and penalties on nursing home withdrawals

Beginning April 1, 2010, non-public nursing homes face limits on taking out equity or moving assets. Taking more than 3% of the most recent annual patient-care revenue needs the health commissioner’s written approval. If the facility met minimum staffing levels for the past two quarters, up to 5% is allowed with prior written notice. Requests or notices must use the department’s form and be sent by certified or registered mail. The commissioner decides within 60 days and reviews finances, distress signs, unpaid amounts to the state, and serious care citations. After a hearing, the commissioner can order assets replaced and charge up to a 10% penalty for unauthorized withdrawals.

New fund for nursing home staffing and safety

The law creates a Nursing Home Worker Recruitment and Safety Fund. All fines and civil penalties under the staffing law go into this fund. The fund can also get other state money and gifts, and any interest stays in the fund. The health commissioner gives grants to nursing homes to improve jobs, hiring, and staff safety. When awarding money, the commissioner considers a facility’s census and its rate region and must set program rules. Payments need a comptroller audit and vouchers the health commissioner approves.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Gustavo Rivera

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • James Skoufis

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 90 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/10/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 0

committee vote • 6/10/2025

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 19 • No: 0

committee vote • 5/20/2025

Health Committee Vote

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. APPROVAL MEMO.72

    12/19/2025Senate

  2. SIGNED CHAP.695

    12/19/2025Senate

  3. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    12/8/2025Senate

  4. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/13/2025House

  5. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/13/2025House

  6. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.768

    6/13/2025House

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR A2051

    6/13/2025House

  8. REFERRED TO HEALTH

    6/10/2025House

  9. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/10/2025Senate

  10. PASSED SENATE

    6/10/2025Senate

  11. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1746

    6/10/2025Senate

  12. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

    6/10/2025Senate

  13. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

    5/20/2025Senate

  14. REFERRED TO HEALTH

    2/21/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    2/21/2025

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