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NY A04560
NY A04560Establishes the commission for the modernization and revitalization of the state university of New York downstate medical center which directs such commission to conduct a study to examine services that should be offered at SUNY downstate medical center; directs the commission to submit a report and make recommendations to the legislature.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing the commission for the modernization and revitalization of the state university of New York downstate medical center
AI Summary
This bill establishes a commission to study and make recommendations for the modernization and revitalization of SUNY Downstate Medical Center, a critical safety-net hospital located in central Brooklyn. The commission, composed of representatives from various government agencies, labor unions, community boards, and health officials, will conduct a comprehensive examination of the hospital's services, financial sustainability, patient demographics, and healthcare needs of the surrounding community. The bill mandates that certain core specialty services, including level II trauma care, transplant services, cardiologic care, maternity and pediatric care for low-income and ethnically diverse populations, and emergency services, must continue to be offered. By December 31, 2025, the commission must submit a detailed report with recommendations for legislative and executive actions, potential infrastructure investments, and strategies to improve the hospital's quality of care and financial status. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining Downstate as a state-operated public hospital that serves predominantly people of color, low-income, uninsured, and at-risk individuals, while exploring ways to enhance its services and long-term sustainability.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Brian Cunningham (D)*,
Anil Beephan Jr. (R),
Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),
Lester Chang (R),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Last Action
referred to health (on 02/04/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4560 |
BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04560&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04560 |
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