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NY S01165

Bill

Status

Vetoed

11/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jose Serrano

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the New York State Department of Health commissioner to prepare a study and remedial plan addressing high asthma incidence in the Bronx

  • Study must analyze high-risk neighborhoods examining disparities in income, race, ethnicity, public and private housing, proximity to air pollution sources, and effectiveness of existing medical facilities

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

  • Results and remedial plan must be provided to the governor and legislature no later than eighteen months from the study's start date

  • 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

VETOED MEMO.262

11/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/14/2016
Finance2/9/2016
Local Government1/6/2016
Health6/10/2015
Finance5/12/2015
Local Government1/9/2015

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