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NY A06394
NY A06394Relates to the review of policies and practices pertaining to infectious disease outbreaks in correctional facilities, including the treatment and prevention of the disease among inmates and staff.
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Introduced
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Relates to the review of policies and practices pertaining to infectious disease outbreaks in correctional facilities, including the treatment and prevention of the disease among inmates and staff.
AI Summary
This bill amends the public health law to require the Commissioner of Health to review policies and practices related to the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, including HIV, AIDS, hepatitis C, COVID-19, and emerging infectious diseases, in correctional facilities operated by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision and local correctional facilities. The review must be performed at least annually and focus on whether the policies and practices are consistent with current, generally accepted medical standards. The bill also requires the Commissioner to inform the public of the scheduled review, invite relevant information, and monitor the implementation of any corrective plans.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (21)
Richard Gottfried (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Charles Barron (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Kevin Cahill (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Michael Cusick (D),
Carmen De La Rosa (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Steven Englebright (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Dan Quart (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Al Taylor (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
referred to ways and means (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A6394 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06394&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06394 |
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