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NY S02278
NY S02278Requires hospitals to have a registered professional nurse as a sitting and voting member of the governing entity responsible for developing a hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies and programs.
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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
06/06/2025
06/06/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring general hospitals to have a registered professional nurse as a sitting and voting member of the governing entity responsible for developing the general hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies and programs
AI Summary
This bill requires all general hospitals in New York State to include a registered professional nurse, who holds a valid and unblemished license to practice in the state, as a full voting member on the governing body that makes decisions about the hospital's future plans, organization, operations, and rules. This nurse's position on the governing entity can be an additional seat, meaning it won't count towards the current maximum number of members allowed on that board. The purpose of this provision is to ensure that the direct perspective and expertise of nurses, who are on the front lines of patient care, are incorporated into the highest levels of hospital administration and strategic planning.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING (on 02/26/2026)
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