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NY A09163
Bill
Status
10/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alfred Taylor
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AI Summary
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Expands the Commissioner of Health's authority to review infectious disease policies in state and local correctional facilities to include "emerging infectious diseases" in addition to HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis C, and COVID-19
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Defines "emerging infectious disease" as an infection that has increased recently or is threatening to increase in the near future
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Requires annual reviews to ensure correctional facility disease policies align with current, generally accepted medical standards for prevention and treatment used for the general public
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Authorizes health department personnel to enter facilities, inspect medical protocols and records, interview health providers and incarcerated patients, and review medical grievances
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Mandates written approval of policies or issuance of corrective plans for deficiencies, with all review reports maintained as public records available for inspection
Legislative Description
Provides for the review of policies and practices pertaining to infectious disease outbreaks in correctional facilities, including the treatment and prevention of the disease among incarcerated individuals and staff.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026