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NY S08795

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/18/2018

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • All facilities offering dialysis services must maintain an alternate power source capable of providing adequate electricity to operate all equipment necessary for dialysis services
  • Alternate power source must operate independently of the local electric utility distribution system and function during general power outages or declared disaster emergencies
  • Exemptions apply to patient homes and other non-healthcare locations, including training facilities where patients learn self-administered dialysis therapies
  • The act takes effect 180 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Requires facilities offering dialysis services to have an alternate generated power source for use during a general power outage or disaster emergency; exemptions.

Last Action

RECOMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/18/2018
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs5/18/2018

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