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NY A04839
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
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Requires the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to purchase and provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to all direct support professionals, care recipients, and group home providers during public health emergencies declared under state law
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Mandates PPE distribution within 30 days of a state disaster emergency declaration to address immediate supply needs
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Requires PPE supplies sufficient for at least 60 days, based on CDC guidance and calculated at the average daily usage rate from April 19-27, 2020
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Defines "damaged PPE" as masks that are soiled or difficult to breathe through, visibly soiled gowns, or visibly soiled eye protection (goggles/face shields)
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Obligates OPWDD to replace and replenish PPE as needed to prevent extended use that would result in equipment damage
Legislative Description
Requires OPWDD to purchase and provide essential personal protection equipment to all direct support professionals, care recipients and group home providers in the event of a declaration of a state emergency that relates to public health.
Last Action
referred to people with disabilities
1/7/2026