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NY A04285

NY A04285
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.


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
05/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

ordered to third reading rules cal.446 (on 05/31/2022)

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