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NY A05208
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Karines Reyes
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AI Summary
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Requires all general hospitals in New York to include a registered professional nurse with a current unencumbered New York state license as a sitting and voting member on the governing board responsible for strategic planning, structure, systems, policies, and programs
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Allows the nurse board position to be added beyond the maximum number of seats typically permitted for the hospital's governing entity
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop necessary rules and regulations before the effective date
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Amends Section 2801-a of the public health law by adding a new subdivision 18
Legislative Description
Requires general hospitals to have a registered professional nurse as a sitting and voting member of the governing entity responsible for developing a hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies and programs.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026