Adds spina bifida to the definition of developmental disability in the mental hygiene law.

This bill amends the mental hygiene law to include spina bifida in the definition of developmental disability. This change ensures that individuals with spina bifida are recognized under the law as having a developmental disability, potentially affecting eligibility for services and programs. The bill specifies that developmental disability now includes conditions such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, neurological impairment, familial dysautonomia, Prader-Willi syndrome, spina bifida, and autism. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Adds spina bifida to the definition of developmental disability in the mental hygiene law.

This bill amends the mental hygiene law to include spina bifida in the definition of developmental disability. This change ensures that individuals with spina bifida are recognized under the law as having a developmental disability, potentially affecting eligibility for services and programs. The bill specifies that developmental disability now includes conditions such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, neurological impairment, familial dysautonomia, Prader-Willi syndrome, spina bifida, and autism. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.