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NY A08946
Bill
Status
6/16/2009
Primary Sponsor
Inez Barron
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AI Summary
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Establishes a lupus education and outreach program within the Department of Health, recognizing lupus as a serious autoimmune disease that disproportionately affects women, particularly women of color.
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Requires the program to include an advisory council with representatives from people with lupus, their families, and specialized health care providers to guide program development and implementation.
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Authorizes the Department of Health Commissioner to accept grants from public and private sources and to make grants to public or not-for-profit entities for lupus-related programs.
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Appropriates $250,000 from the state general fund to the Department of Health to implement the lupus education and outreach program provisions.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus; provides for an advisory council consisting of representatives of people with lupus and their families and health care providers who specialize in treating lupus; appropriates funds for the lupus education and awareness program.
Last Action
held for consideration in ways and means
7/1/2010