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NY S00159
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
George Maziarz
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "nurse" in Labor Law Section 167 to include certified nursing assistants alongside registered professional nurses and licensed practical nurses who provide direct patient care
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Defines "certified nursing assistant" as a person who has successfully completed a nurse aide training and/or competency evaluation program administered by the Department of Health and/or is currently listed in the Nurse Aide Registry
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Extends restrictions on consecutive hours of work to apply to certified nursing assistants under existing labor law provisions
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Takes effect ninety days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Includes certified nursing assistants in provisions of law relating to restrictions on consecutive hours of work.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/21/2012