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NY A06429

NY A06429
Requires hospitals distribute literature created by the commissioner to patients at a high risk of sickle cell disease.


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Introduced
03/17/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
06/03/2021
Passed
11/29/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/10/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring hospitals distribute literature created by the commissioner to patients at a high risk of sickle cell disease

AI Summary

This bill requires hospitals to distribute informational packets about sickle cell disease, including screening, prevention, and treatment information, to patients who are suspected to be at high risk of inheriting the disease. The commissioner is responsible for designing the informational packets, and hospitals must distribute them to the patients or their authorized healthcare decision-makers. The bill aims to increase awareness and access to information about sickle cell disease, which is a genetic disorder that primarily affects people of African, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern descent.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

signed chap.665 (on 12/10/2021)

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