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NY A03919
NY A03919Establishes requirements for the transfer, discharge and voluntary discharge from residential health care facilities.
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Introduced
01/29/2021
01/29/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
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 establishing requirements for the transfer, discharge and voluntary discharge from residential health care facilities
AI Summary
This bill establishes requirements for the transfer, discharge, and voluntary discharge from residential health care facilities in New York. It prohibits facilities from transferring or discharging residents unless necessary for the resident's health, safety, or welfare, or to preserve the health, safety, or welfare of other residents. The bill requires facilities to make best efforts to secure appropriate placements for residents prior to initiating a transfer or discharge, and it mandates 30-day written notice to residents, their representatives, and family members, except in emergency situations. The bill also grants residents the right to remain in care unless appropriately discharged or transferred, and prohibits facilities from compelling or retaliating against individuals who choose to remain in care.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (49)
Andrew Hevesi (D)*,
Peter Abbate (D),
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Charles Barron (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Kevin Cahill (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Catherine Nolan (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Victor Pichardo (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Diana Richardson (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Clyde Vanel (D),
Helene Weinstein (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Ken Zebrowski (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
substituted by s3058 (on 03/04/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A3919 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03919&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03919 |
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