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NY A07276

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Monique Chandler-Waterman

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires hospitals to implement safety procedures ensuring staff is never alone with a patient unless the staff member has a tracking device to signal for assistance
  • Permits staff to be alone with patients if additional hospital staff is within close range and able to hear and respond to calls for help
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Enacts the "Nurse Safety Work Act," which requires the implementation of safety procedures when hospital staff is alone with a patient.

Last Action

referred to health

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Health3/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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