New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York A7603: Provides additional support to children with complex needs under the jurisdiction of the state
Status: Passed both chambers, June 4, 2026
Provides additional support to children with complex needs under the jurisdiction of the state; requires data collection regarding children under the jurisdiction of the state.
What the bill says
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to providing additional support to children with complex needs under the jurisdiction of the state.
From the amended text, January 28, 2026:
AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to providing additional support to children with complex needs under the jurisdiction of the state THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 483-b of the social services law, as amended by chapter 235 of the laws of 2024, is amended to read as follows: § 483-b. Powers and duties of council. 1. Definitions. As used in this section, the FOLLOWING terms SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS: (A) "care", "services", "programs", and "services programs" shall mean and include care, maintenance, services and programs provided to children of the state and their families by or under the jurisdiction of a member agency; (B) "BOARDING" SHALL MEAN REMAINING IN A HOSPITAL SETTING AFTER HAVING BEEN DETERMINED TO NO LONGER NEED A HOSPITAL LEVEL OF CARE, AND AWAITING DISCHARGE; (C) "PLACE" AND "PLACEMENT" SHALL MEAN THE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD, FOLLOWING A DIAGNOSTIC STUDY AND EVALUATION, IN A CLINICALLY APPROPRIATE RESIDENTIAL SETTING, WITH CONSIDERATION OF GEOGRAPHIC PROXIMITY OF SUCH SETTING TO THE HOME OF THE CHILD AND FAMILY; AND (D) "PROVIDE SERVICES" SHALL MEAN THE REFERRAL OF A CHILD, FOLLOWING A DIAGNOSTIC STUDY AND EVALUATION, TO CLINICALLY APPROPRIATE AND AVAILABLE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets …
Sponsors
- Andrew Hevesi (D, 28) · primary sponsor
- Tony Simone (D, 75)
- Jo Simon (D, 52)
- Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
- Phillip Steck (D, 110)
- Angelo Santabarbara (D, 111)
- Jennifer Lunsford (D, 135)
- Harry Bronson (D, 138)
- Brian Manktelow (R, 130)
- Josh Jensen (R, 134)
- Andrea Bailey (R, 133)
- Christopher Eachus (D, 99)
Latest actions
- : RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
- : PASSED SENATE
- : 3RD READING CAL.1797
- : SUBSTITUTED FOR S7978A
- : REFERRED TO RULES
- : DELIVERED TO SENATE
- : PASSED ASSEMBLY
- : ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.487
- : RULES REPORT CAL.487
- : REPORTED
Votes
- Senate Floor Vote (June 4, 2026): 60 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FLOOR Vote (June 4, 2026): 60 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Assembly Ways And Means Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules (June 4, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable (June 4, 2026): 28 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage (June 4, 2026): 141 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Assembly Children And Families Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means (April 27, 2026): 12 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Social Services Law
Common questions
- What is A7603?
- A7603 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Provides additional support to children with complex needs under the jurisdiction of the state.
- What does A7603 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the social services law, in relation to providing additional support to children with complex needs under the jurisdiction of the state.
- What is the status of A7603?
- Passed both chambers as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored A7603?
- Andrew Hevesi (D, 28), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for A7603?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7603
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