This bill requires all public schools to integrate eating disorder prevention education into health classes for students in grades 6 through 12. It mandates age-appropriate instruction designed to foster healthy self-image and prepare students for healthy living, as part of existing nutrition programs. Schools must develop this curriculum with guidance from eating disorder centers, as permitted by the commissioner. The law takes effect September 1st following its enactment.
Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.
This bill classifies emergency medical services (EMS) as "essential services" for the purpose of qualifying for state aid. It directly affects municipalities and EMS providers by changing their eligibility to apply for state financial assistance. The key provision amends the General Municipal Law to explicitly state that EMS provided under specific conditions shall be deemed essential services when seeking state aid. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment. This is a procedural change to state aid eligibility criteria, not a new funding program.
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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.
This bill is a symbolic resolution (S.28) urging Governor Hochul to officially designate April 2025 as "Workplace Violence Prevention Month" in New York. It does not create new laws but seeks to raise public awareness about workplace safety, particularly highlighting that healthcare workers face five times higher violence risk than other industries. The resolution formally memorializes the Governor to issue the proclamation, with copies sent to state officials and healthcare advocacy groups like the American Nurses Association. It aligns with national recognition of April as Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month.
Creates an in vitro fertilization treatment tax credit for up to three cycles of in vitro fertilization treatment for expenses related to treatment for infertility.
This bill bans the sale of medical bandages and adhesives containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in New York after December 31, 2026. It directly affects manufacturers and sellers of these medical products, requiring them to ensure PFAS is not intentionally added or present above a feasible low level (to be set by the state). Manufacturers must provide written compliance certificates, and violations carry daily penalties up to $2,500 for repeated offenses. The law excludes FDA-regulated medical devices from this requirement.
This bill requires the New York State to provide every public and private school - including elementary, secondary, trade/vocational, college, and university - with at least one opioid and fentanyl overdose rescue kit at no cost. The kits must contain two doses of naloxone nasal spray, CPR equipment, and wireless technology that alerts first responders when opened and notifies of medication expiration. Schools may offer optional training for staff on using the kits, but participation is not mandatory. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment, with necessary rules to be implemented before that date.
This bill establishes a state-run awareness campaign about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for treating perimenopause and menopause symptoms. It directly targets women experiencing these symptoms by requiring the campaign to cover HRT benefits, risks, available types, associated health concerns, and current medical recommendations. The campaign must be developed under public health law, with specific content mandated in the bill text. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment, authorizing necessary rule changes to implement it.
Enacts the "safer health care facility construction act"; requires the commissioner of health to adopt infection control risk assessment (ICRA) standards to reduce the risk from infection in all health care facilities; requires all construction work performed on a new health care facility and on the expansion of an existing health care facility to be compliant with ICRA standards; requires people performing construction work on a health care facility be certified in compliance with ICRA standards.
