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NY A00159
Bill
Status
8/17/2022
Primary Sponsor
Richard Gottfried
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AI Summary
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Amends Public Health Law Section 2801-d to allow damages recoverable in class actions pursuant to the Civil Practice Law and Rules.
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Clarifies that remedies are cumulative with other remedies available to patients, their legal representatives, or estates at law, equity, or through administrative proceedings.
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Eliminates the requirement that a violation of Section 2803-c be a prerequisite for claims under this section.
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Removes the requirement to exhaust available administrative remedies before commencing legal action.
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Takes effect immediately and applies to all actions filed on or after the effective date.
Legislative Description
Provides for additional remedies for patients' private right of actions in residential health care facilities; allows class actions by patients, patient's legal representative, or such patient's estate.
Last Action
signed chap.502
8/17/2022