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NY S07175

NY S07175
Requires the commissioner of health to develop and update information on possible complications from pregnancy that can endanger the life or health of the newborn or the mother; requires hospitals offering maternity or women's wellness services to provide information concerning pregnancy complications; and repeals certain provisions of the public health law relating to providing information on possible complications from pregnancy.


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Introduced
01/10/2020
In Committee
01/27/2020
Crossed Over
01/27/2020
Passed
04/17/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/17/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring the commissioner of health to develop and update information on possible complications from pregnancy that can endanger the life or health of the newborn or the mother; and requiring hospitals offering maternity or women's wellness services to provide information concerning pregnancy complications; and to repeal certain provisions of the public health law relating to providing information on possible complications from pregnancy

AI Summary

This bill requires the Commissioner of Health to develop and update information on possible pregnancy complications that can endanger the life or health of the newborn or mother. It also mandates that hospitals offering maternity or women's wellness services, as well as diagnostic and treatment centers providing prenatal care, must provide this information to their patients as part of their prenatal care and wellness education activities. Additionally, the bill repeals certain provisions of the Public Health Law related to providing information on possible pregnancy complications.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.76 (on 04/17/2020)

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