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NY S08561
Bill
Status
2/14/2024
Primary Sponsor
Gustavo Rivera
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AI Summary
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Reduces the minimum physician requirement on county boards of health from at least three physicians to at least one physician licensed in New York.
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Adds requirement for two additional board members who may be a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant licensed in New York (in any combination).
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Allows board members to be residents of a contiguous county if they have a health-related background and perform substantial work in the health district associated with that background.
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Reduces physician requirement on health services advisory boards from two licensed physicians to one physician licensed in New York, plus one additional member who may be a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
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Adds similar residency flexibility for health services advisory board members to include residents of contiguous counties with health-related backgrounds performing substantial work in the county.
Legislative Description
Expands eligibility for appointment to county boards of health and health services advisory boards to include nurse practitioners and physician assistants; expands to residents in the county or residents of a contiguous county who have a background in a health-related field and perform substantial work in the county associated with their health-related background.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A8232A
6/6/2024