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NY S09115
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Gustavo Rivera
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AI Summary
- Amends Public Health Law Section 4141(4)(a) to authorize a hospice medical director or a physician designated by the director to sign death certificates
- Expands who may sign the medical certificate of death beyond the physician or nurse practitioner last in attendance on the deceased
- Applies to cases where a hospice medical director is involved in the patient's care
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
- Introduced by Senator Rivera on April 26, 2024
Legislative Description
Grants authority to a hospice medical director or a physician designated by such director, to sign a death certificate.
Last Action
referred to health
6/6/2024
Committee Referrals
Health6/6/2024
Health4/26/2024
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