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NY S06287
NY S06287Establishes "Elizabeth's law"; requires child care providers to be provided with informational materials on the impacts and dangers of congenital cytomegalovirus infection and the treatments and methods of prevention of cytomegalovirus infection; requires distribution of materials relating to cytomegalovirus by certain physicians.
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Introduced
04/20/2021
04/20/2021
In Committee
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
Crossed Over
05/24/2022
05/24/2022
Passed
11/22/2022
11/22/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/23/2022
11/23/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to requiring child care providers to be trained on the impacts and dangers of congenital cytomegalovirus infection and the treatments and methods of prevention of cytomegalovirus infection; and to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring certain physicians to distribute informational materials concerning cytomegalovirus
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Elizabeth's law," requires child care providers to be provided with informational materials on the impacts and dangers of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and the treatments and methods of prevention of CMV infection. It also requires certain physicians, such as those practicing obstetrics and gynecology, as well as licensed midwives, to distribute CMV informational materials to their pregnant patients during their first appointment. The bill aims to increase awareness and knowledge about CMV, a common virus that can cause serious health issues in newborns, and to promote preventative measures.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.653 (on 11/23/2022)
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