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NY S08104
NY S08104Provides for the remote witnessing of health care proxies utilizing audio-video technology or telephone.
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Introduced
01/25/2022
01/25/2022
In Committee
01/25/2022
01/25/2022
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, in relation to providing for the remote conduct of witnessing health care proxies
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Law to allow for the remote witnessing of health care proxies using audio-video technology or telephone. The key provisions of the bill include: allowing for one or both witnesses to witness the signing of the health care proxy remotely using audio-video technology, requiring the principal to display valid photo identification to any remote witness, requiring the remote witness to receive a copy of the proxy within 24 hours and sign and return it, and allowing the proxy to be witnessed by remote means in addition to in-person.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 01/25/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S8104 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08104&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08104 |
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