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NY A02454
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
John McDonald
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Health to establish regulations mandating that any addition, decertification, or changes to how general hospitals deliver perinatal (maternity) services must go through a formal application process
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Applications for changes to perinatal services must be reviewed and approved by the Public Health and Health Planning Council before implementation
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Amends Section 2803 of the Public Health Law governing hospital operating certificates
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026