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NY A07533
NY A07533Authorizes and directs the commissioner of health to designate HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 communicable diseases; and requires reporting of HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 cases to the department of health and creates educational materials about the virus.
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Introduced
05/01/2017
05/01/2017
In Committee
05/01/2017
05/01/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to authorize and direct the commissioner of health to designate HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 communicable diseases; and to amend the public health law, in relation to the HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 viruses The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill authorizes and directs the commissioner of health to designate HTLV-1 (Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1) and HTLV-2 as communicable diseases. It requires healthcare providers and laboratories to report HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 cases to the Department of Health within 24 hours of diagnosis. The bill also mandates the development and distribution of educational materials on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these viruses, which will be made available to the public, healthcare providers, and high-risk individuals. The commissioner is also authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 10/11/2017)
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