Bill > A07153

This bill requires physicians and general hospitals to collect and document the name and address of the school attended by school-aged patients during the registration or admission process. Specifically, the legislation amends the public health law to mandate that physicians include the school information on patient medical registration forms, and that general hospitals add the school details to their admission registration forms. The requirement applies to patients who are of school age, though the bill does not define the specific age range for "school-aged" patients. The new law will go into effect one year after its passage, giving healthcare providers time to update their registration procedures to comply with the new documentation requirements. While the bill does not explicitly state the purpose for collecting this information, it may be intended to help with contact tracing, understanding patient backgrounds, or facilitating communication with schools in case of health-related issues.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7153