Bill > A09429

This bill directs the New York State Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Office of General Services, to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of solid antimicrobial materials for touch surfaces in public buildings. The bill first defines key terms: "solid antimicrobial materials" are products or surfaces that kill or slow the spread of microorganisms like bacteria and viruses, while "touch surfaces" are frequently contacted surfaces such as door handles, bathroom fixtures, and light switches. The study must explore different types of antimicrobial materials (like silver and copper), assess their effectiveness in reducing disease transmission, analyze potential costs and market availability, identify surfaces with high infection risks, and provide recommendations for using these materials in public building construction. The Commissioner of Health is required to submit the completed study to the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker within one year of the act's effective date, with the goal of potentially improving public health infrastructure by implementing antimicrobial materials in high-contact areas.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9429