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NY A03439
Bill
Status
2/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Zebrowski
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AI Summary
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Expands mandatory hepatitis C screening to include individuals born between 1980 and 2000, in addition to the existing requirement for those born between 1945 and 1965.
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Requires health care providers to offer hepatitis C screening tests to eligible individuals receiving inpatient hospital care, outpatient services, or primary care from physicians, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners.
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Allows providers to decline offering screening if the individual is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, has previously been offered or tested for hepatitis C, or lacks capacity to consent.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Expands hepatitis C screening testing.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
7/15/2024