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NY A09678
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Cashman
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AI Summary
- Requires health care facilities (home care agencies, hospices, HMOs, shared health facilities) to develop written policies for identifying, assessing, treating, and referring confirmed or suspected domestic violence victims
- Mandates ongoing training programs for nursing, medical, social work, clinical, and security personnel on domestic violence policies and procedures
- Requires facilities to designate a staff member to coordinate with local domestic violence or victim assistance organizations
- Upon intake of a suspected domestic violence victim, facilities must advise victims of available services and contact an advocate if requested
- Commissioner of Health must develop model policies in consultation with the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence; takes effect one year after enactment
Legislative Description
Enacts the "Jamie Rose care provider act"; requires health care facilities have policies for suspected victims of domestic abuse.
Last Action
referred to health
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Health1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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