New York S04868 mandates the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities to create and maintain a waitlist for community residence.

New York S04868 amends the mental hygiene law to require the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities to develop and maintain a community residence opportunities waitlist (CROW). This waitlist includes the names and contact information of all individuals seeking placement in a community residence. The office must distribute a placement report at least monthly and upon request to service providers. Individuals are automatically placed on the waitlist without further action or review. The act takes effect April 1, 2026.

New York S04868 mandates the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities to create and maintain a waitlist for community residence.

New York S04868 amends the mental hygiene law to require the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities to develop and maintain a community residence opportunities waitlist (CROW). This waitlist includes the names and contact information of all individuals seeking placement in a community residence. The office must distribute a placement report at least monthly and upon request to service providers. Individuals are automatically placed on the waitlist without further action or review. The act takes effect April 1, 2026.