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NY A04312
NY A04312Provides for the authorization and regulation of visitation of compassionate care-giving visitors at nursing homes and residential health care facilities.
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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
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 and the social services law, in relation to personal and compassionate caregiving visitors for residents of nursing homes
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Law and Social Services Law to provide for the authorization and regulation of personal and compassionate caregiving visitors at nursing homes and adult care facilities during declared local or state health emergencies. It defines key terms like "personal caregiving visitor," "compassionate caregiving visitor," and "personal/compassionate caregiving," and requires nursing homes and adult care facilities to allow such visitors subject to various safety protocols and limitations. The bill also sets forth procedures for designating and changing personal caregiving visitors, as well as circumstances under which such visits may be temporarily limited or suspended.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 02/04/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A4312 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04312&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04312 |
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