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NY A10148

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • The Department of Health commissioner is authorized and directed to conduct a study and develop a remedial plan addressing the high incidence of asthma in the Bronx.

  • The study must analyze disparities in income, race and ethnicity, public and private housing, proximity to major air pollution sources, and evaluate effectiveness of existing medical facilities in high-risk neighborhoods.

  • The study and remedial plan must be completed within twelve months of the act's effective date.

  • Results of the study and remedial plan must be provided to the governor and legislature no later than eighteen months from when the study begins.

  • The act takes effect on the one hundred twentieth day after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Authorizes and directs the New York state department of health, to conduct a study on the high incidence of asthma in the borough of the Bronx in the city of New York and to prepare a remedial plan.

Last Action

referred to health

6/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Health6/17/2014

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