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NY A05017
Bill
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stefani Zinerman
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health to establish health centers at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments within 180 days of the law taking effect
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Health centers must be located on first floors in designated community spaces accessible to all residents and provide primary care, preventative services, prenatal care, and screenings for vision, hearing, asthma, tuberculosis, and other conditions
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Mandates specialty care and testing specifically for lead poisoning, mold exposure, and respiratory-related illnesses affecting NYCHA residents
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Requires at least one health center in each of New York City's five boroughs, with locations determined by need and reported health disparities
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Department must submit annual performance reports to the Governor and legislature starting December 1, 2027, including data on primary care visits, lead and respiratory illness testing, positive test results, and health outcomes
Legislative Description
Relates to creating NYCHA-based health centers to provide basic health services for residents living on NYCHA campuses, specifically specialty care and testing for lead poisoning and mold exposure and specifically respiratory related illnesses.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026