Bill > S01894

This bill, known as Paige's law, introduces several comprehensive health awareness and education provisions across multiple sectors. It requires healthcare practitioners to provide pregnant patients with information about hereditary conditions like hemorrhagic telangiectasia, thoracic aortic aneurysms, and Marfan syndrome, including potential genetic screening options. For educators, the bill mandates that teachers complete annual training on identifying and responding to brain arteriovenous malformations, brain aneurysms, and strokes, with documentation to be kept in their personnel files. Additionally, the bill requires schools to provide educational materials to parents of kindergarten students about these medical conditions and potential genetic testing. Law enforcement and emergency medical services personnel will also receive annual training on protocols for identifying and responding to brain-related medical emergencies. The training can be conducted by school nurses, online programs, or approved training organizations, and aims to improve awareness and response capabilities for these potentially life-threatening medical conditions. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, allowing time for agencies to develop and implement the required training and informational materials.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1894