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NY S00505

NY S00505
Expands the health department's review of correctional health services by including a biennial study of health care staffing at facilities operated by the department of corrections and community supervision.


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Introduced
01/04/2023
In Committee
06/06/2024
Crossed Over
06/06/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to expanding review of correctional health services and health care staffing at correctional facilities

AI Summary

This bill expands the health department's review of correctional health services by including a biennial study of health care staffing at facilities operated by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. The bill requires the health department to review policies and practices related to various health conditions and services, such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, COVID-19, women's health, transgender health, and substance use disorders. The department is also required to monitor the implementation of corrective plans and make all review reports publicly available on their website.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to health (on 06/06/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Manpower and Training
  • ‐ Publicly Provided Health Services
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions

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