NY A03544

Requires healthcare providers on probation (including physicians, nurses, dentists, chiropractors, physical therapists, and other licensed professionals) to disclose their probationary status in writing to patients before examination or treatment begins

Disclosure must include the cause of probation, length and end date, all practice restrictions, and contact information for the applicable state board's website and telephone number

Mandatory disclosure applies when probation involves gross negligence, repeated negligent acts, felony conviction during patient care, mental illness/cognitive impairment, sexual misconduct requiring a chaperone, or when the licensee has been on probation more than once

Patients who cancel appointments after receiving the disclosure cannot be charged for the visit by the provider or their insurance company

Violations carry a penalty of up to $2,000, with subsequent willful violations resulting in license suspension for a period determined by the commissioner; applies to probationary orders issued on or after January 1, 2026