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NY A07119
NY A07119Provides for standard minimum nursing home staffing levels by regulations promulgated by the commissioner of health.
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Introduced
04/22/2021
04/22/2021
In Committee
05/04/2021
05/04/2021
Crossed Over
05/04/2021
05/04/2021
Passed
06/07/2021
06/07/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/18/2021
06/18/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Provides for standard minimum nursing home staffing levels by regulations promulgated by the commissioner of health.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New York State Commissioner of Health to establish regulations setting minimum staffing levels for nursing homes, including specific hourly requirements for certified nurse aides, licensed nurses, and total nursing staff. The bill also establishes a system of civil penalties for nursing homes that fail to comply with the minimum staffing standards, with some exceptions for extraordinary circumstances. Additionally, the bill requires nursing homes to publicly disclose their staffing levels and post a summary of the law's requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (25)
Vivian Cook (D)*,
Aileen Gunther (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Charles Barron (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Pat Burke (D),
Taylor Darling (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Gary Pretlow (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Diana Richardson (D),
Jonathan Rivera (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Helene Weinstein (D),
Ken Zebrowski (D),
Last Action
signed chap.156 (on 06/18/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A7119 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07119&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07119 |
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