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NY A05971
Bill
Status
3/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Seawright
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AI Summary
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Requires the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to purchase and provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to all direct support professionals, care recipients, and group home providers during a declared public health disaster emergency.
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Mandates PPE distribution within 30 days of a state emergency declaration to meet immediate supply needs.
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Requires PPE supplies for at least 60 days at daily usage rates matching the average daily usage between April 19-27, 2020, consistent with CDC guidance.
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Defines "damaged PPE" as masks that are soiled or difficult to breathe through, visibly soiled gowns, or visibly soiled eye protection, which must be replaced and replenished as needed.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires OPWDD to purchase and provide essential personal protection equipment to all direct support professionals, care recipients and group home providers in the event of a declaration of a state emergency that relates to public health.
Last Action
referred to ways and means
1/3/2024