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NY A03582

NY A03582
Relates to enacting the Justice for Nursing Home Victims act; creates a nursing home resident COVID-19 compensation program to provide full compensation to any nursing home resident or their statutory beneficiary when COVID-19 caused or contributed to such resident's death; provides the responsibilities of a nursing home during a pandemic; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

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Introduced
02/03/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law and the state finance law, in relation to enacting the Justice for Nursing Home Victims act; to amend the public health law and the civil practice law and rules, in relation to the responsibilities of nursing homes during pandemics; making an appropriation therefor; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

AI Summary

This bill enacts the Justice for Nursing Home Victims Act, which creates a nursing home resident COVID-19 compensation program to provide full compensation to any nursing home resident or their statutory beneficiary when COVID-19 caused or contributed to the resident's death. The bill also provides the responsibilities of nursing homes during a pandemic, including requiring them to comply with all relevant statutes, regulations, executive orders, and CDC guidelines. The bill appropriates $4 billion to the nursing home resident COVID-19 compensation fund and provides a two-year statute of limitations for claims related to COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

referred to judiciary (on 01/03/2024)

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