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NY A00031
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Creates the Health Emergency Response Data System (HERDS) within the Department of Health to collect information and statistical data related to public health emergencies and associated health care services
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Requires HERDS to collect data through surveys from hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers as determined by the commissioner
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Mandates that individually identifiable information remain confidential, while disclosed data must be aggregated but contain sufficient detail to reference specific geographic areas and hospitals
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Requires HERDS information to be made available to government entities, health care providers, and the public, including posting on the department's website within seven days of receipt
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Takes effect immediately, with the public disclosure requirements taking effect 60 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Relates to creating the health emergency response data system, which collects information and statistical data relating to public health emergencies in order to assist the department of health, other government entities, health care providers, and the public in understanding and responding to public health emergencies.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026