Bill > S05185

This bill directs the New York State Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential establishment of a new public hospital, trauma center, or other healthcare facility in southeast Queens. The department is required to collaborate with hospital associations, state agencies, and non-profit entities to analyze available data and assess the immediate and future healthcare needs of the area. The study must examine various factors including possible locations, associated costs, public transportation accessibility, demographics, socio-economic conditions, proximity to existing healthcare institutions, and potential timeline for opening. The department is authorized to request relevant information from state agencies, hospital associations, and non-profit organizations, and is required to submit a detailed report of its findings, analysis, and recommendations within one year to the governor, legislative leaders, health committee chairs, and bill sponsors. Once the report is submitted, the bill will automatically expire 30 days later. The primary goal of this legislation is to comprehensively evaluate the healthcare infrastructure needs of southeast Queens and provide a roadmap for potential future healthcare facility development.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5185