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NY A00822
NY A00822Provides 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
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 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
AI Summary
This bill amends the public health law to allow health care practitioners, which includes licensed, certified, or authorized healthcare providers, to diagnose, treat, or prescribe treatment for sexually transmitted diseases in minors under the age of 18 without the consent or knowledge of their parents or guardians. It also allows health care practitioners to provide preventive care, including administering vaccines, to minors under 18 without parental consent if the minor has the capacity to consent. The bill also clarifies provisions related to the release of patient information regarding such care and treatment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (19)
Amy Paulin (D)*,
N. Nick Perry (D)*,
Diana Richardson (D)*,
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
Harry Bronson (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Dan Quart (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A822 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00822&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00822 |
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