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NY A07577
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amanda Septimo
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AI Summary
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Requires all Article 28 licensed health care facilities to establish workplace violence prevention plans beginning January 1, 2026, developed in consultation with affected employees and collective bargaining representatives
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Mandates annual updates to the prevention plans
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Plans must include a facility safety and security assessment evaluating risks related to facility layout, staffing levels, surrounding area crime rates, and adequacy of current training and protective measures
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Requires policies to address identified risks through training, increased staffing and security, equipment upgrades, and facility modifications
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Establishes reporting requirements for violent incidents to facility security, administration, local law enforcement, and the Department of Health, with plans made available to employees and the department upon request
Legislative Description
Requires the establishment of workplace violence prevention plans for health care facilities licensed under article 28 of the public health law; requires such plans to be updated annually and to include safety and security assessments and policies to address and reduce risks identified in the assessment.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026