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NY A04285
NY A04285Relates to prohibiting drug or alcohol testing and screening of pregnant or postpartum individuals and newborns unless the individual consents and it is within the scope of medical care, or the testing or screening is necessary for a medical emergency.
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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
05/31/2022
05/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Relates to prohibiting drug or alcohol testing and screening of pregnant or postpartum individuals and newborns unless the individual consents and it is within the scope of medical care, or the testing or screening is necessary for a medical emergency.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits drug or alcohol testing and screening of pregnant or postpartum individuals and newborns unless the individual (or the individual authorized to consent for the newborn) gives prior written and oral informed consent, and the testing or screening is within the scope of medical care or necessary for a medical emergency. The bill also requires that any unconsented testing or screening in a medical emergency be followed by discussion with the patient or individual authorized to consent, and that health care providers cannot refuse to treat an individual based on their refusal to submit to such testing or screening.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (23)
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Kenny Burgos (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Dan Quart (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
José Rivera (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
ordered to third reading rules cal.446 (on 05/31/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A4285 | 02/02/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04285&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04285A | 05/01/2022 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04285&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04285 | 02/02/2021 |
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