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NY A10209
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stefani Zinerman
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AI Summary
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Creates the Office of Global Public Health and International Cooperation within the New York State Department of Health to coordinate technical cooperation with international health organizations including the World Health Organization
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Authorizes the office to facilitate public health data exchange, develop early-warning systems for emerging infectious diseases, and support partnerships between NY academic institutions, hospitals, and international health bodies
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Limits the office to non-binding technical cooperation only, explicitly prohibiting any treaties, compacts, or agreements that would constitute foreign policy reserved to the federal government
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Requires an annual Global Health Risk and Preparedness Report to the governor and legislative leaders assessing emerging health threats, summarizing cooperation activities, and evaluating NY's preparedness capacity
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law; commissioner may appoint necessary staff within appropriated amounts
Legislative Description
Establishes the office of global public health and international cooperation within the department of health to coordinate cooperation with international public health institutions for purposes related to public health; requires such office to submit an annual global health risk and preparedness report to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly and the chairs of the senate and assembly health committees.
Last Action
referred to health
2/12/2026