Bill > S08007

This bill specifies the exact settings where ultrasounds and similar medical imaging procedures can be legally performed, establishing a comprehensive list of approved healthcare environments. The approved settings include licensed clinics providing direct medical services, outpatient facilities using anesthesia, licensed health facilities for patient care, medical practices run by licensed physicians or surgeons, chiropractic practices, physical therapy practices, affiliated facilities, and certain exempt entities. The bill mandates strict penalties for non-compliance, with civil penalties of $2,500 for a first offense and $5,000 for subsequent offenses, which can be enforced by the state attorney general or county district attorneys. Each ultrasound performed in violation of these guidelines would be considered a separate offense. Notably, the bill explicitly excludes midwifery practices from these restrictions. The legislation aims to regulate medical imaging procedures by ensuring they are conducted in appropriately licensed and professional healthcare settings, thereby potentially improving patient safety and standardizing medical imaging practices across various healthcare environments in New York State.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8007