BILL NUMBER: S8689
SPONSOR: CLEARE
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the elder law, in relation to authorizing the office for
the aging to establish, operate and maintain programs for transportation
services
 
PURPOSE:
Requires NYSOFA to establish, operate and maintain programs for trans-
portation services.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Amends the Elder Law to require NYSOFA to establish, operate and main-
tain programs for transportation services.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
One of the top needs for Older New Yorkers throughout New York State is
transportation, including for medical, social and wellness purposes. It
is high time to update the Elder Law to recognize this reality.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
TBD.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
30 Days.