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- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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Requires information made public by the state board of professional medical conduct and health information to be published in the 8 most spoken languages
In Assembly Committee · Health · Sponsor Ron Kim
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BILL NUMBER:S1509
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to information disseminated to the public by the state board of professional medical conduct and by the department of health relating to health information
Purpose or general idea of bill
Requires information made public by the state board of professional medical conduct and health information to be published in the 8 most spoken languages.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 : section 230 of the public health law is amended by adding a new subdivision 20 to read as follows: All information, findings, conclusions and determinations which are authorized or required to be disclosed to the public shall be published in both written and electronic form in the 8 languages which are most spoken in New York State.
Section 2 : Amending of Section 2997-a of the public health law as added by chapter 542 of the laws of 200.
Justification
This legislation ensures the public's awareness of health issues by making information accessible in their native tongue. The increase of diversity among constituents makes it vital for information to be translated in multiple languages. Having this information only in English can only benefit those fluent in the English language and not the public as a whole.
Prior legislative history
2013-2014: Referred to Health; 1/4/12 S.1122 REFERRED TO HEALTH 1/5/11 S.1122 REFERRED TO HEALTH 2010: S.2077 Referred to Health
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one-hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law; provided that, effective immediately, any rules and regulations or any other action necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be completed on or before such date.
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