Bill > A09226

This bill establishes a Medical Misinformation Task Force within New York's Department of Health, designed to combat medical misinformation allegedly spread by the federal government. The task force will consist of 15 members appointed by the governor, assembly speaker, and senate president, serving four-year terms. Members must have demonstrated leadership in medical research evaluation, clinical prevention, and health promotion, and possess expertise in areas like health equity, communication, decision modeling, and crisis management. Nominees must submit detailed applications including their qualifications and potential contributions, and all appointees must complete conflict of interest disclosures. The task force will have three primary responsibilities: first, create guidelines for communicating medical information within 90 days of formation; second, coordinate rapid response medical announcements to state and local agencies and organizations in response to perceived federal misinformation; and third, develop and distribute medical literacy materials on topics such as vaccine efficacy, birth control, abortion care, fertility treatments, and pregnancy. These materials will aim to align with state health recommendations and will be distributed through various media including pamphlets, social media, and online resources. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9226