Bill > A06177

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to modify the frequency of community health assessment reporting by municipalities. Currently, municipalities are required to submit their community health assessments to the state department of health no more frequently than every two years. The bill changes this requirement, stipulating that municipalities must now submit their community health assessments in alignment with the state health improvement plan cycle and no more frequently than every six years. A community health assessment is typically a comprehensive study that evaluates the health status, needs, and challenges of a specific community, which helps local and state health officials develop targeted strategies to improve public health. By extending the reporting interval from two to six years, the bill aims to reduce administrative burden on municipalities while still ensuring that health departments have up-to-date information about community health conditions. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6177