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NY A02841

NY A02841
Requires employees at children's overnight camps, summer day camps and traveling summer day camps to receive immunizations that have been recommended by the department of health.


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Introduced
01/25/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to immunization requirements for certain camp employees The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to require employees at children's overnight camps, summer day camps, and traveling summer day camps to receive immunizations recommended by the Department of Health, including for mumps, measles, rubella, diphtheria, varicella, pertussis, and tetanus. The bill includes an exception for employees with genuine and sincere religious beliefs that are contrary to the required immunizations. The bill is intended to protect the health and safety of children attending these types of camps.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

referred to health (on 01/08/2020)

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