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Introduced
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
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
AN ACT to amend the public health law and the environmental conservation law, in relation to indoor air quality in schools
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Law and the Environmental Conservation Law to establish an indoor air quality inspection and evaluation program for certain facilities used for elementary or secondary education, including public schools, private schools, and pre-kindergarten programs. The key provisions include defining "hazardous substances" that will be monitored, requiring the Department of Health to establish inspection and evaluation regulations, and mandating cooperation between the Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Conservation to implement the program. The bill aims to improve indoor air quality in schools across New York State.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (27)
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D)*,
Peter Abbate (D),
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Donna Lupardo (D),
John McDonald (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Danny O'Donnell (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Diana Richardson (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A6684 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06684&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06684 |
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