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NY S08360
NY S08360Requires the department of health to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19 including racial, ethnic, and other demographic disparities throughout the state which are contributing to the amount of positive cases and the care provided for such.
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Introduced
05/19/2020
05/19/2020
In Committee
05/19/2020
05/19/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Requires the department of health to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19 including racial, ethnic, and other demographic disparities throughout the state which are contributing to the amount of positive cases and the care provided for such.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New York State Department of Health to collect and publicly report COVID-19 data, including testing, hospitalization, and mortality rates, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, primary language, socioeconomic status, and disability status. The bill also establishes a Commission on Ensuring Health Equity During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to provide guidance on improving the collection, analysis, and use of demographic data to address disparities and promote health equity. The Commission will submit regular reports with recommendations for enhancing the state's capacity to analyze data, collect and disclose demographic information, and support communities in accessing COVID-19 testing and treatment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 05/19/2020)
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