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NY S05036
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Luis Sepulveda
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AI Summary
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Requires all dialysis facilities to maintain an alternate power source capable of operating all equipment necessary to provide dialysis services during power outages or declared disaster emergencies
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Defines "alternate power source" as equipment that can operate independently of the local electric utility distribution system
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Exempts private homes and non-healthcare locations from the requirement, including training facilities that teach patients to perform self-administered dialysis at home
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Requires facilities offering dialysis services to have an alternate generated power source for use during a general power outage or disaster emergency; provides exemptions.
Last Action
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
1/7/2026