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NY A09609
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
- Authorizes nurse practitioners to provide written notice and proof of disability for workers' compensation disability benefits and family leave claims under the Workers' Compensation Law
- Allows nurse practitioners designated by employers or carriers to conduct employee disability examinations, which must occur no more than once weekly and at no cost to the employee
- Permits nurse practitioners to certify physical disability for special crossbow hunting permits under the Environmental Conservation Law for individuals unable to draw and hold a standard long bow
- Extends nurse practitioner certification authority to breath-release crossbow permits for permanently disabled hunters incapable of arm movement
- Takes effect 60 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Approves notice and proof of disability or proof of need for family leave, or proof of disability for a special cross-bow permit, from an attending nurse practitioner
Last Action
referred to labor
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor1/21/2026
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