What's happening
This bill requires the pre-distribution of potassium iodide for radiological emergencies within 50 miles of nuclear power sites in New York.
Why it matters
Expands Radiological Preparedness. By requiring potassium iodide to be pre-distributed within 50 miles (instead of just 10 miles) of nuclear sites, the bill significantly broadens the zone of residents and workers who would have immediate access to thyroid-protecting medication during a nuclear incident.
Financial Support for Counties. The state will reimburse counties for potassium iodide purchased for areas outside the 10-mile radius, reducing local financial burden and increasing the likelihood of compliance and coverage.
Standardized Emergency Response. The requirement for the disaster preparedness commission and department of health to develop distribution protocols and standards should lead to more organized and efficient emergency planning, potentially saving lives in the event of a radiological release.
Emphasis on Medical and Emergency Facilities. Targeting primary hospitals, monitoring centers, and emergency management sites ensures that first responders and critical infrastructure are prioritized, enabling more rapid, coordinated public health interventions during a crisis.
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Distribute Potassium Iodide Statewide
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6 Co-sponsors
2 Multi-sponsors
History
- Enacting clause stricken
- Referred to governmental operations
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Distribute Potassium Iodide Statewide
In Senate Committee · Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs · Sponsor David Carlucci
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2192
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 17, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. PEOPLES-STOKES, CRESPO, TITONE, BENEDETTO, JAFFEE, ENGLEBRIGHT -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. GJONAJ, OTIS, SEPULVEDA -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations
AN ACT relating to the distribution of potassium iodide in a radiological emergency
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The disaster preparedness commission shall revise the New York state radiological emergency preparedness plan to mandate the predistribution of potassium iodide to personnel monitoring centers, primary MS-1 hospital facilities, and state emergency management facilities located within a fifty mile radius of nuclear power sites for distribution to populations in the event of a radiological emergency. Outside of the current 10 mile radius, the state shall reimburse counties for the purchase of potassium iodide. The commission, in consultation with the department of health, shall develop a set of standards and protocols for pre-distribution of potassium iodide as provided in this act. The provision of this act shall be implemented within amounts made available by appropriation therefor.
§ 2. This act shall take effect April 1, 2018.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01828-01-7
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