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NY S02278
Bill
Status
6/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lea Webb
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AI Summary
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Requires all hospitals in New York to include a registered professional nurse as a sitting and voting member on the governing entity that develops the hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies, and programs
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The nurse must hold a current unencumbered license from New York State
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The nurse board position may be added beyond the maximum number of seats normally allowed for the governing entity
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for regulatory changes needed for implementation
Legislative Description
Requires hospitals to have a registered professional nurse as a sitting and voting member of the governing entity responsible for developing a hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies and programs.
Last Action
referred to health
3/10/2026