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NY A05062
Bill
Status
2/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Jacobson
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Health to promulgate rules and regulations within 14 days of the act's effective date mandating COVID-19 testing in nursing homes and residential health care facilities
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All residents must be tested within 7 days after any staff member or resident tests positive for COVID-19
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Follow-up testing of all residents is required 30 days after the initial positive case triggers testing
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate rules and regulations requiring nursing homes and residential health care facilities to test all residents of such nursing homes and residential healthcare facilities for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026