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NY S05922

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/23/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mike Martucci

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 13.44 to the Mental Hygiene Law prohibiting residential facilities for persons with developmental disabilities from knowingly admitting COVID-19 positive residents
  • Applies to all residential facilities including family care homes
  • Requires COVID-19 positive individuals to provide proof of a negative test before entering or re-entering a facility as a temporary or permanent resident
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits the admission of COVID-19 positive residents to residential facilities for persons with developmental disabilities.

Last Action

REFERRED TO DISABILITIES

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Disabilities3/23/2021

Full Bill Text

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