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NY A07467
NY A07467Relates to the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes; imposes limits as to time and documentation; requires informed consent under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
05/24/2023
05/24/2023
In Committee
04/09/2024
04/09/2024
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 the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Law to impose limits and requirements on the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes. It requires nursing homes and healthcare professionals to obtain informed consent from the resident or their lawful representative before initiating the administration of an antipsychotic medication, with certain exceptions. The bill also requires documentation of the informed consent process and notification to family members in certain cases. It grants the Commissioner the authority to make regulations to implement the new requirements. The bill will take effect one year after becoming law, with the necessary rules and regulations authorized to be made and completed by the effective date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (35)
Amy Paulin (D)*,
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Clyde Vanel (D),
Monica Wallace (D),
David Weprin (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Ken Zebrowski (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
amended on third reading 7467b (on 05/23/2024)
Taxonomy
Health
- ‐ Long-term Care and Elderly Issues
- ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A7467 | 05/24/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07467&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07467B | 05/23/2024 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07467&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07467A | 05/20/2024 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07467&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07467 | 05/24/2023 |
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