BILL NUMBER: S9239
SPONSOR: CLEARE
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to establish the caregiver coordinating commission
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
Establishes the caregiver coordinating commission
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 establishes the caregiver coordinating commission, outlines
appointed membership, and scope.
Section 2 establishes the process for electing a chair of the commis-
sion. Section 3 further outlines the scope and areas of study for the
commission. Section 4 defines caregiver for the purposes of the legis-
lation. Section 5 mandates a report to be delivered to the Governor
within 180 days of passage.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The New York State Master Plan for Aging recommended 126 proposals to
prepare New York State to serve an ever-growing aging population.
Proposal 63 of the MPA calls for the establishment of a caregiver coor-
dinating commission. Caregivers play a crucial role in the lives of
older adults but often face obstacles to providing care. The state
should establish a Caregiving Coordinating Commission to uplift the
important voices of caregivers while also prioritizing cross-sector
collaboration to create meaningful change via policies, services, and
supports that benefit the well-being of older adults and their caregiv-
ers.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
To be determined
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately