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NY S05873

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/11/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jen Metzger

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Agriculture and Markets Law to require the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, to develop and conduct a public awareness campaign on Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases
  • Campaign shall utilize public forums, social media, mass media (internet, radio, print advertising), and department website materials
  • Campaign must be tailored to educate farmers, farm workers, and agricultural employees about Lyme disease and tick-borne diseases, their symptoms, available treatments, and preventive measures
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to develop and conduct a public awareness campaign regarding Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases.

Last Action

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

1/23/2020

Committee Referrals

Finance1/23/2020
Agriculture1/8/2020
Agriculture6/11/2019
Rules6/4/2019
Finance5/29/2019
Agriculture5/16/2019

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