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NY S03899
NY S03899Provides treatment for sexually transmitted diseases to minors without a parent's or guardian's consent; provides definition for health care practitioner.
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Introduced
02/21/2019
02/21/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to providing medical care to minors for sexually transmitted diseases without a parent's or guardian's consent 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 Public Health Law to allow health care practitioners to provide medical care, including treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, to minors under the age of 18 without the consent or knowledge of their parents or guardians. It also defines "health care practitioner" as a person licensed, certified, or authorized to practice under Title 8 of the Education Law. The bill further clarifies the release of patient information related to the care and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, consistent with existing laws and regulations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Liz Krueger (D)*,
Jamaal Bailey (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Kevin Parker (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
James Sanders (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 01/08/2020)
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