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Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Substituted by A903
- Ordered to third reading cal.914
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to health
Companion bill
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Provides for review by the department of health of policies and practices regarding HIV, AIDS and HCV at correctional facilities
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Richard Gottfried
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to department of health review of policies and practices in facilities operated by the department of correctional services, and in local correctional facilities regarding human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and hepatitis C
Purpose
Provides for a review by the Department of Health of policies and practices of medical facilities within the Department of Correctional Services and in local correctional facilities regarding HN, AIDS, and hepatitis C (HCY).
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Provides for a review by the Department of Health of policies and practices of medical facilities within the Department of Correctional Services regarding HIY, AIDS, and hepatitis C (HCY). DOH would have the authority to require correction of deficiencies that are contrary to professional standards.
Section 2. Provides for a review by the Department of Health of policies and practices of medical facilities in local correctional facilities regarding HIY, AIDS, and hepatitis C (HCY).
Section 3. Effective Date.
Existing law
None.
Justification
Of the 66,800 inmates in the custody of the Department of Correctional Services (DOCS), approximately 10,000 are infected with hepatitis C and more than 4,000 are HIV-infected. Incarceration provides an opportunity to test, treat and educate this population that has not had sufficient access to health care prior to incarceration but has experienced high incidences of chronic diseases, mental illness and substance abuse problems. Each year, approximately 29,000 inmates return to the community. providing essential medical care to these inmates is not only crucial to their well being, but also to their families, communities and the correctional staff with whom they come in contact.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Local fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Section 1 is effective immediately. Section 2 is effective two years after the act shall become law.
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