What's happening
This bill requires New York to create and publicize a list of businesses providing locator technology for people with Alzheimer's or dementia who become lost.
Why it matters
Helps families and caregivers find technology solutions. By requiring a centralized, public list of locator technology providers, the bill makes it easier for those caring for people with Alzheimer's or dementia to quickly identify and access tools that can help locate loved ones who wander or become lost.
Promotes awareness among healthcare professionals. The law mandates that all physicians in New York be notified about the resource, increasing the likelihood that doctors will inform patients' families about available locator technologies during medical visits.
Improves coordination across state agencies. The list will be developed and updated through collaboration between the Department of Health, Office for the Aging, Department of Social Services, and State Police, ensuring a comprehensive, up-to-date resource connected to multiple state offices.
Encourages innovation and market participation. By allowing businesses and organizations to register and be included on the official list, the bill may incentivize more companies to develop or offer locator technologies, potentially increasing options and driving improvements in safety tools for vulnerable populations.
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List Locator Tech for Alzheimer's
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History
- Vetoed memo.310
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.401
- Substituted for A1118A
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1758
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 5221a
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- Amend (t) and recommit to health
- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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List Locator Tech for Alzheimer's
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5221--A
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
March 16, 2017
Introduced by Sen. STAVISKY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Health -- recommitted to the Committee on Health in accordance with Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 -committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to the creation of a reference list of businesses that provide locator technology designed to assist in the expedited location of individuals afflicted with Alzheimer's disease or dementia who become lost or disoriented
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The public health law is amended by adding a new section 2010 to read as follows:
§ 2010. Alzheimer's and dementia locator technology information. 1. The department, in conjunction with the office for the aging, the department of social services and the state police, shall develop a list of businesses and other entities that manufacture, distribute or otherwise offer locator technology or services designed to assist in the expedited location of individuals afflicted with Alzheimer's disease or dementia who become lost or disoriented. Such businesses and other entities may register with the department to be included on such list. The department shall notify all physicians licensed to practice in this state of the existence of the list and shall make the list available to the general public through the department's website. The list shall be updated by the department as needed, and may be maintained on or connected to the websites of other state offices, including those maintained by the office for the aging, the department of social services, the state police, and the department of mental health.
2. As used in this section "locator technology" means any product, program or system used to assist in the location and identification of lost or disoriented persons, and includes but is not limited to, radio
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wrist transmitter tracking systems, software programs, data bases, and products containing identifying information, including necklaces or bracelets.
3. The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as he or she deems necessary to give effect to the provisions of this section.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law, provided that the department of health is immediately authorized and directed to take such actions as are necessary to implement this act, including the promulgation of rules in accordance with the state administrative procedure act, on or before its effective date.
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to the creation of a reference list of businesses that provide locator technology designed to assist in the expedited location of individuals afflicted with Alzheimer's disease or dementia who become lost or diso- riented
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide quick and easily accessible information to assist in the protection of patients afflicted with Alzheimer's disease or dementia; to provide a database of technology and tools that aid in locating a lost or disoriented person.
Summary of specific provisions
The public health law is amended by adding a new sections 2010.
Section 2010. Requires the development of a comprehensive list of tech- nology or services for locating lost or disoriented patients, the main- tenance and updating of this list, and the notification of physicians treating Alzheimer's or dementia patients. It also defines locator tech- nology.
Justification
According to the national institute on Aging website, estimates vary, but experts suggest that as many as 5 million Americans age 65 and older may have Alzheimer's disease. This legislation will not only protect these individuals, but also help the 15 million unpaid men and women who care for them. As Alzheimer's progresses, disorientation can occur, and once familiar surroundings are unrecognizable. As a result, people with Alzheimer's wander away from their homes or care centers and turn up far from where they started. Providing Alzheimer's patients and caregivers up-to-date information regarding the availability of locator technology, could prevent the frightening ordeal of a lost loved one.
Prior legislative history
This bill was previously introduced.
Fiscal implications
None to the state
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law, provided that the department of health is immediately authorized and directed to take such actions as are necessary to implement this act, including the promulgation of rules in accordance with the state administrative procedure act, on or before its effective date. Revised 5/31/18 for amendment Alzheimer locator device
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