Bill > A01468

This bill clarifies and updates provisions related to certificates of qualification for clinical laboratories and blood banks in the New York public health law. Specifically, the bill modifies the language describing how the department issues certificates of qualification, emphasizing that qualifications must be prescribed by the department and align with federal regulations. The bill removes previous language about "prescribed" qualifications and replaces it with a more detailed requirement that applicants demonstrate character, competence, training, and ability to properly administer technical and scientific operations of clinical laboratories or blood banks. Additionally, the bill removes a specific reference to "directors or other persons in charge of laboratories" from a section describing personnel qualifications within the public health department. The changes appear to provide more flexibility and clarity in the process of qualifying personnel for clinical laboratory and blood bank operations, ensuring that standards are comprehensive and in line with federal guidelines while giving the department more discretion in establishing qualifications.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1468