NY A02454

Bill

Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.

Introduced
01/17/2025

In Committee
01/07/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
06/05/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to review of projects affecting the availability of maternity services

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to require the commissioner of health to establish regulations governing changes to perinatal services (medical care for mothers and newborns) in general hospitals. Specifically, the bill mandates that any additions, decertifications, or modifications to perinatal service delivery methods must now go through an application process under Article 28 of the public health law, which requires review and approval by the health council. The purpose of this requirement appears to be ensuring careful oversight and maintaining healthcare quality and safety standards for maternity services. The proposed change means that hospitals will need to seek formal approval before making significant changes to their perinatal service offerings, which will provide an additional layer of regulatory scrutiny to protect patient care. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (40)

John McDonald (D)*, Scott Bendett (R), Alex Bores (D), Karl Brabenec (R), Chris Burdick (D), Marianne Buttenschon (D), Sarah Clark (D), Catalina Cruz (D), Brian Cunningham (D), Maritza Davila (D), Jeffrey Dinowitz (D), Harvey Epstein (D), Jessica González-Rojas (D), Andrew Hevesi (D), Rebecca Kassay (D), Charles Lavine (D), Dana Levenberg (D), Jen Lunsford (D), Dave McDonough (R), Karen McMahon (D), Amy Paulin (D), Steven Raga (D), Karines Reyes (D), Linda Rosenthal (D), Nily Rozic (D), Angelo Santabarbara (D), Rebecca Seawright (D), Maryjane Shimsky (D), Sarahana Shrestha (D), Tony Simone (D), Matt Slater (R), Robert Smullen (R), Phara Souffrant Forrest (D), Phil Steck (D), Al Stirpe (D), Yudelka Tapia (D), Al Taylor (D), David Weprin (D), Carrie Woerner (D), Stefani Zinerman (D),

Last Action

referred to health (on 01/07/2026)

Bill Topics

Health

‐ Maternal Health
‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities

Official Document

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2454

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2454	01/17/2025
BillText	https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02454&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02454	01/17/2025

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A08205	Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.	print number 8205a	Reintroduced
S07048	Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.	referred to health	Same As

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Health

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