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NY A00109
NY A00109Prohibits drug, cannabis or alcohol testing and screening of pregnant or postpartum individuals and newborns unless the individual consents and it is within the scope of medical care, or the testing or screening is necessary for a medical emergency.
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Introduced
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
In Committee
03/19/2024
03/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to prohibiting drug, cannabis or alcohol testing and screening of pregnant or postpartum individuals and newborns
AI Summary
This bill prohibits health care professionals from performing drug, cannabis, or alcohol testing or screening on pregnant or postpartum individuals and newborns unless the individual or the person authorized to consent for the newborn provides prior written and oral informed consent, and the testing or screening is within the scope of medical care. The bill also requires health care professionals to discuss the test or screening results, including potential legal consequences, with the patient or authorized individual. Exceptions are made for medical emergencies when obtaining consent would delay treatment and increase the risk to the patient's or newborn's life or health. The bill also prohibits health care professionals from refusing to treat an individual who refuses to submit to such testing or screening.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (30)
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
advanced to third reading cal.360 (on 03/21/2024)
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