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NY A06857
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vivian Cook
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health to provide educational materials on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 viruses, including information on community support services, support groups, respite care, and care management
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Mandates virus-specific resources when viral typing is possible, recognizing that HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 are distinct retroviruses with different epidemiologies and disease associations
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Requires distribution of materials to sexually transmitted disease clinics, health care facilities, and Department of Corrections and Community Supervision facilities
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Materials must be culturally and linguistically appropriate for target communities and regularly updated to reflect best practice recommendations
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop necessary rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Includes the HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 viruses to the public health department's health care and wellness education and outreach program.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026