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NY S04070
Bill
Status
2/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
James Sanders
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AI Summary
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Amends New York City Charter Section 617 to require the commissioner of the administration of children's services to obtain a court order before consenting to experimental medical testing on children in the agency's care or control.
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Court orders are not required in emergency or life-threatening situations.
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Courts must consider whether experimental medical testing poses minimal risk to the child and whether the testing provides direct benefit to the child.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires the New York city commissioner of the administration of children's services to obtain an order of consent from the court before allowing experimental drug testing on children under the care and/or control of the administration of children's services.
Last Action
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1/3/2024