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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
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 requiring hepatitis C virus testing of newborns
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Health to establish a comprehensive program for the testing of newborns for the presence of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and/or the presence of antibodies to such virus. The bill directs the Commissioner to promulgate regulations governing the implementation of the testing program, including the administration of testing, counseling, tracking, disclosure of test results, follow-up reviews, and educational activities relating to such testing. The goal is to improve the health outcomes of newborns and to improve access to care and treatment for newborns infected with or exposed to Hepatitis C Virus and their mothers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
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/A2625 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02625&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02625 |
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