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NY A05841
NY A05841Relates to the use of psychotropic medications in nursing homes and adult care facilities; imposes limits as to time and documentation; requires informed consent under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
02/26/2021
02/26/2021
In Committee
04/05/2022
04/05/2022
Crossed Over
04/05/2022
04/05/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Enacts requirement for the use of psychotropic medications in nursing homes and adult care facilities; imposes limits as to time and documentation; requires informed consent under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill enacts requirements for the use of psychotropic medications (such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, and sleep aids) in nursing homes and adult care facilities. It imposes limits on the duration of prescriptions, requires informed consent from the patient or their lawful representative before prescribing these medications, and allows for emergency use without consent in certain situations to protect the patient or others. The bill also requires health care professionals to document the informed consent process and provide notice to family members in some cases. The commissioner of health is authorized to make regulations to implement these new requirements.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (44)
Richard Gottfried (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Charles Barron (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Kevin Cahill (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Michael Cusick (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Sandy Galef (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Catherine Nolan (D),
Steve Otis (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Victor Pichardo (D),
Diana Richardson (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Clyde Vanel (D),
Monica Wallace (D),
Helene Weinstein (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Ken Zebrowski (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 04/05/2022)
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