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NY A05566
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chantel Jackson
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AI Summary
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Requires the NYC Administration of Children's Services (ACS) Commissioner to obtain a court order before consenting to experimental medical testing on children in ACS care or custody
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Creates an exception for emergency or life-threatening situations where court approval would not be required
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Mandates courts consider two factors when granting consent: whether the testing poses minimal risk to the child, and whether there is a direct benefit to the child undergoing testing
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Amends Section 617 of the New York City Charter by adding a new subdivision d
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires the New York city commissioner of the administration of children's services to obtain an order of consent from the court before allowing experimental drug testing on children under the care and/or control of the administration of children's services.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026