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NY A10347
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Schiavoni
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Commissioner of Health to make grants for preventing tick-borne disease transmission on public lands frequented by humans, including state parks and trails
- Requires consultation with the Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation when awarding grants
- Grant applicants must demonstrate effectiveness in reducing disease spread, human and animal safety with clinical documentation, minimal environmental invasiveness, and cost effectiveness
- Commissioner must submit annual performance reports on funded programs to the Governor and legislative leaders, with reports also published on the department's website
- Expands the powers of the existing Tick-Borne Disease Institute established under Public Health Law to include administering these prevention grants
Legislative Description
Authorizes the commissioner of health to make grants for purposes of preventing transmission of tick-borne diseases on public lands frequented by humans; requires the commissioner to submit an annual report on the performance of programs funded by such grants.
Last Action
referred to health
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Health2/26/2026
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