A 1461 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the use of psychotropic medications in nursing homes and adult care facilities

Summary

Relates to the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes; imposes limits as to time and documentation; requires informed consent under certain circumstances.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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A1461 → A1461A · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill was amended to change the required consent from 'informed' to 'informed written' consent for antipsychotic medications in nursing homes. This change clarifies that the resident or their representative must sign a physical document, ensuring a clear, tangible record of agreement rather than relying on verbal consent.

REQUIREMENT

The requirement for consent was changed from 'informed consent' to 'informed written consent,' mandating a signed document to validate the resident's or representative's agreement to the medication.

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 28, 2025

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

lower

Apr 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 1461A

lower

Apr 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH

lower

Jan 9, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO HEALTH

lower

1 primary · 30 co-sponsors