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NY S05604
NY S05604Establishes the "Sickle Cell Treatment Act" which designates sickle cell centers for excellence and outpatient treatment centers.
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Introduced
03/12/2021
03/12/2021
In Committee
02/15/2022
02/15/2022
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 establishing the "Sickle Cell Treatment Act"; and making an appropriation therefor
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Sickle Cell Treatment Act" which designates five general hospitals or hospices as "centers for sickle cell care excellence" to provide specialized sickle cell disease care, treatment, palliative care, education, and related services, as well as conduct research. The bill also designates ten hospitals as "sickle cell outpatient treatment centers" to provide outpatient treatment for sickle cell disease. Additionally, the bill exempts patients with cancer or sickle cell disease from certain requirements for prescribing opioids for pain management.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
James Sanders (D)*,
John Brooks (D),
Leroy Comrie (D),
Michael Gianaris (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Anna Kaplan (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Liz Krueger (D),
Shelley Mayer (D),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Kevin Parker (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
James Skoufis (D),
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE (on 02/15/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S5604 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05604&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05604 |
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