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NY A04591
NY A04591Provides for the remote witnessing of health care proxies utilizing audio-video technology or telephone.
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Introduced
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
In Committee
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
Crossed Over
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
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 New York Public Health Law to allow for the remote witnessing of health care proxies using audio-video technology or telephone. The key provisions are: (1) the principal can display valid photo ID to a remote witness during the video conference; (2) the video conference must allow for direct interaction between the principal and remote witness; (3) the remote witness must receive a legible copy of the proxy within 24 hours and sign and return it to the principal; and (4) the act takes effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 03/15/2022)
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