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NY A03943
Bill
Status
1/30/2017
Primary Sponsor
Felix Ortiz
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AI Summary
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Requires all employees whose primary responsibility is providing respite care services to mentally ill persons to obtain first aid and CPR/AED certification within six months of hire and renew every two years.
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Requires all employees whose primary responsibility is providing respite care services to persons with developmental disabilities to obtain first aid and CPR/AED certification within six months of hire and renew every two years.
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Defines "respite care" as intermittent temporary substitute care provided to relieve parents or legal guardians from caregiving responsibilities.
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Mandates the department bear all expenses for the required training and certification.
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with authority for immediate rule and regulation promulgation.
Legislative Description
Requires employees who provide respite care services to be certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/automated external defibrillator use (AED).
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/3/2018