Bill > A06469

This bill requires healthcare facilities to maintain at least a 50% operating threshold of healthcare protective textiles (HPT), which are defined as barrier garments, incontinence pads, and barrier curtains, sourced from a hygienically clean laundry service. The bill applies to a wide range of healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing facilities, outpatient centers, rehabilitation facilities, hospices, and medical offices. If a healthcare facility cannot meet this requirement due to supply chain issues that could lead to price gouging, they may request an extension or reprieve from the department. The "operating threshold" refers to a continuous cycle of textiles being used, returned to a laundry facility, processed, and then returned to the healthcare facility. Facilities that fail to maintain this threshold may be subject to a fine, but they will first be given a 30-day grace period to achieve compliance. The law will take effect one year after it is enacted, providing healthcare facilities time to adjust their inventory and supply chain management.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6469