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Introduced
01/08/2021
01/08/2021
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 prescription privacy
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect the confidentiality of prescription information by prohibiting the disclosure, sale, or use of individual identifying information about prescribers or patients for marketing purposes. It defines "individual identifying information" and "marketing" to clarify the scope of the legislation. The bill allows for limited exceptions, such as disclosures to patients, healthcare providers, government agencies, and researchers. It also permits the collection and use of non-identifying patient and prescriber data for marketing purposes. The bill grants enforcement authority to the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Public Health.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Thomas Abinanti (D)*,
Kevin Cahill (D)*,
William Colton (D)*,
Steven Cymbrowitz (D)*,
Steven Englebright (D)*,
Sandy Galef (D)*,
Deborah Glick (D)*,
Richard Gottfried (D)*,
Aileen Gunther (D)*,
Michael Montesano (R)*,
Amy Paulin (D)*,
N. Nick Perry (D)*,
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
David Weprin (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/A1379 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01379&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01379 |
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