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NY S01746
Bill
Status
5/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gustavo Rivera
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AI Summary
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Expands the Health Commissioner's authority to review infectious disease policies in state and local correctional facilities to include "emerging infectious diseases" alongside existing coverage of 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 health policies conform to current, generally accepted medical standards used for the general public
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Authorizes department personnel to enter facilities, inspect medical protocols and records, interview health providers and incarcerated patients, and review medical grievances during reviews
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Mandates that facilities implement corrective plans when policies fail to meet medical standards, with the Commissioner monitoring implementation and maintaining public reports of all reviews
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