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NY S09140
Bill
Status
6/3/2024
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Department of Health must conduct a study on healthcare facility needs in southeast Queens, including analysis of potential sites for a new public hospital, trauma center, or other healthcare facility.
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Study must analyze available data and include recommendations on possible locations, associated costs, transportation access, demographics, socio-economic conditions, proximity to existing healthcare institutions, projected opening timelines, and opening procedures.
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Department of Health is authorized to request relevant information from state agencies, hospital associations, and not-for-profit entities, with confidentiality protections maintained.
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Department must submit findings, analysis, and recommendations to the Governor, Legislature leadership, health committee chairs, and bill sponsors within one year of the act's effective date.
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Act takes effect immediately and expires 30 days after the report is submitted to the Governor and Legislature.
Legislative Description
Directs the department of health to conduct a study relating to opening a new hospital in southeast Queens; requires the department of health to deliver a copy of the findings of the study conducted and any legislative recommendations to the governor and the legislature.
Last Action
referred to health
6/3/2024