What's happening
Writing a plain-English summary… Track this bill to get it by email.
Why it matters
Albany, before your first meeting.
Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.
Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.
Who cares
Headline styles
Sponsors
No co-sponsors yet.
History
- Referred to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
Full text
The text isn't available here yet. Check nysenate.gov.
Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to restricting the use of the title "doctor" in advertisements
Summary of provisions
This bill would amend subdivision 1 of section 350-b of the general business law by restricting the use of the term "doctor" in advertisements.
Purpose
The bill will restrict the use of the word "doctor" in advertisements to someone who has a degree in medicine or dentistry and has met all of the professional requirements of the appropriate program registered by the New York State Education Department or has been accredited by an organization acceptable to the Department.
Justification
Currently, section 350-b of the General Business Law requires anyone using the title "Doctor" in the advertisements of drugs, medical devices, or products designed to alter a physical condition, to state the profession within which they are licensed or, if no license is required, they must disclose the major subject and the institution from which they received their degree. This .bill will prohibit the use of the word "doctor" for an endorsement unless the individual meets the requirements of a medical doctor or a dentist as defined by the State Education Department.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act will take effect immediately.
Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.