Bill > S05878

This bill modifies the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Act to require the corporation to finance at least two acute care or emergency room facilities in each of the five city boroughs and update the corporation's board of directors composition. Specifically, the bill mandates that the board, which currently consists of 16 members, will now include a representative from each borough among the ten directors appointed by the mayor. This ensures that all five boroughs have direct representation on the board of the public benefit corporation responsible for managing city health services. The bill aims to improve healthcare accessibility and governance by guaranteeing emergency room funding across the city and increasing local representation in healthcare administration. The changes will take effect immediately upon passage, and the board appointment process includes specific term lengths for the mayoral appointees, with provisions for filling vacancies and removing directors for cause.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5878