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NY S04335
NY S04335Provides for the remote witnessing of health care proxies utilizing audio-video technology or telephone.
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Introduced
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
In Committee
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
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 providing for the remote conduct of witnessing health care proxies
AI Summary
This bill amends the public health law to allow for the remote witnessing of health care proxies using audio-video technology or telephone. The key provisions include: (1) the principal can display a valid photo ID to the remote witness during the audio-video conference, (2) the audio-video conference must allow for direct interaction between the principal and the remote witness, (3) the remote witness must receive a copy of the health care proxy within 24 hours and sign and return it, and (4) the bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES (on 06/10/2021)
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