S 10198·NY·senate
Enacts the New York commission for the deaf and hard of hearing act
In CommitteeFiled May 5, 2026
Sponsor: Patricia Fahy (D)
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May 5, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes the New York Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing as a new executive agency. It sets up an eleven‑member board, with at least six members who are deaf or hard of hearing, to guide policy, education and program coordination. The commission must file an annual report with the governor and the legislature.
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