New York A3602: Requires an annual report on individuals who are the primary caregiver for an older adult

What the bill says

An act to amend the elder law, in relation to requiring an annual report on individuals who are the primary caregiver for an older adult.

From the introduced text, January 29, 2025:

AN ACT to amend the elder law, in relation to requiring an annual report on individuals who are the primary caregiver for an older adult THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subdivision 3 of section 213 of the elder law is amended by adding a new paragraph (n) to read as follows: (N) A REPORT ON INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE THE PRIMARY CAREGIVER FOR AN OLDER ADULT, INCLUDING THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS FOR AN OLDER ADULT, THE AVERAGE AGE OF A PRIMARY CAREGIVER, THE COST TO AN INDIVIDUAL TO PROVIDE CARE TO AN OLDER ADULT, AND THE ECONOMIC VALUE AND SAVINGS TO THE STATE OF SUCH INDIVIDUAL'S SERVICES. § 2. This act shall take effect immediately. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD01861-01-5

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Sponsors

• Rebecca Seawright (D, 76) · primary sponsor
• Judy Griffin (D, 21)
• John McDonald (D, 108)
• Karines Reyes (D, 87)
• John Zaccaro (D, 80)
• Larinda Hooks (D, 35)

Latest actions

1. June 4, 2026: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
2. June 4, 2026: PASSED SENATE
3. June 4, 2026: 3RD READING CAL.1712
4. June 4, 2026: SUBSTITUTED FOR S6043
5. May 20, 2026: REFERRED TO AGING
6. May 20, 2026: DELIVERED TO SENATE
7. May 20, 2026: PASSED ASSEMBLY
8. May 20, 2026: ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.141
9. May 20, 2026: RULES REPORT CAL.141
10. May 20, 2026: REPORTED

Votes

• Senate Floor Vote (June 4, 2026): 60 yea, 0 nay, passed
• FLOOR Vote (June 4, 2026): 60 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable (May 20, 2026): 27 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage (May 20, 2026): 143 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Ways And Means Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules (May 19, 2026): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is A3602?

A3602 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Requires an annual report on individuals who are the primary caregiver for an older adult.

What does A3602 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the elder law, in relation to requiring an annual report on individuals who are the primary caregiver for an older adult.

What is the status of A3602?

Passed both chambers as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (June 4, 2026).

Who sponsored A3602?

Rebecca Seawright (D, 76), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for A3602?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3602