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NY S00937
NY S00937Provides 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 to provide treatment for sexually transmitted diseases to minors under the age of 18 without the consent or knowledge of their parents or guardians. It also allows health care practitioners to provide vaccines and other preventative care related to sexually transmitted diseases to minors without parental consent, as long as the minor has the capacity to consent. The bill also clarifies the definition of "health care practitioner" to include any person licensed, certified, or authorized to practice under Title 8 of the Education Law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Liz Krueger (D)*,
Jamaal Bailey (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Kevin Parker (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
James Sanders (D),
Jose Serrano (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/S937 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S00937&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S00937 |
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