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History
- Signed chap.541
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.360
- Substituted for A10748A
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1144
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 7483a
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- Amend and recommit to health
- Referred to health
Companion bill
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Enacts the "hospital closure planning act"
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Rory Lancman
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7483A
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to enacting the "hospital closure planning act"
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow for community input on the impact of a hospital's closing on access to health care in the surrounding community and require the department of health to identify the measures which the department and other parties have taken or will take to ameliorate such impact.
Summary of specific provisions
The public health law is amended by adding a new section, 2801-g, which would require a public forum on the consequences of a hospital's closing and a response from the state health commissioner on measures to mitigate the negative effects of the planned closing.
Justification
New York's hospitals are a vital part of the state's health care infrastructure. The loss of these institutions can have serious public health consequences for the surrounding community, including but not limited to recipients of medical assistance for needy persons, the uninsured, and underserved populations. The current economic climate increases the chances that hospitals that provide important services may be forced to close for financial reasons. Therefore, it is critical that procedures be in place to establish contingency plans that will minimize the impact of such closings on the affected community.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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