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NY S05732

NY S05732
Relates to creating the health emergency response data system, which collects information and statistical data relating to public health emergencies in order to assist the department of health, other government entities, health care providers, and the public in understanding and responding to public health emergencies.


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Introduced
03/15/2023
In Committee
03/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to creating the health emergency response data system

AI Summary

This bill creates the Health Emergency Response Data System (HERDS) within the New York Department of Health. HERDS will collect information and statistical data related to public health emergencies in order to assist the department, other government entities, healthcare providers, and the public in understanding and responding to such emergencies. The bill ensures that individually identifiable HERDS information will be kept confidential, while aggregated data will be made available to the public in a timely manner. The commissioner of health is tasked with implementing and regulating HERDS.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A5370 (on 06/05/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Health
  • ‐ Communicable Diseases

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