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NY A04895
NY A04895Requires every general hospital to report within seven days to the US consumer product safety commission with any report of any examination or inquiry prepared with respect to any death or serious injury occurring to a child determined to be caused by either a children's product or a durable juvenile product.
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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law and the county law, in relation to reporting requirements of any examination or inquiry prepared with respect to any death or serious injury occurring to a child caused by a children's product or a durable juvenile product
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Tyler's law," requires general hospitals and coroners/medical examiners to promptly report to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) within seven days any examination, inquiry, or autopsy report related to a child's death or serious injury caused by a children's product or durable juvenile product, as defined in the federal Children's Product Safety and Recall Effectiveness Act of 2008. The law aims to improve product safety oversight by ensuring that medical professionals quickly share critical information about potentially dangerous children's products with the federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. By mandating rapid reporting, the bill seeks to help the CPSC identify and address potential safety risks more quickly, potentially preventing future injuries or deaths related to defective children's products. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4895 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04895&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04895 |
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