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NY A05127
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kwani O'Pharrow
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AI Summary
- Permits unlicensed individuals to collect throat or nasopharyngeal swab specimens for infectious disease testing during a declared state of disaster emergency for a disease outbreak or epidemic
- Requires unlicensed specimen collectors to complete training deemed adequate by the Commissioner of Education, developed in consultation with the Commissioner of Health
- Allows non-nursing staff to perform tasks normally limited to licensed or registered nurses during disease-related disaster emergencies, when necessary
- Non-nursing staff performing nursing tasks must complete approved training and work under the supervision of a nurse
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Allows for unlicensed individuals to collect throat or nasopharyngeal swab specimens and to perform certain nursing tasks during a state disaster emergency.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education2/12/2025
Full Bill Text
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