What's happening
This bill requires the New York Department of Health to provide updated, culturally appropriate information and support services for HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 viruses.
Why it matters
Addresses a neglected health issue. By mandating targeted information and support for HTLV-1 and HTLV-2, the bill brings attention to retroviruses that are often overlooked compared to other infections like HIV, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes for affected individuals.
Recognizes differences between HTLV-1 and HTLV-2. The bill requires educational materials and services to distinguish between these two viruses, acknowledging their distinct epidemiology and disease risks—this can prevent mismanagement and ensure patients get care tailored to their specific infection.
Promotes health equity and accessibility. By requiring culturally and linguistically appropriate materials, and distributing them to STD clinics, healthcare facilities, and correctional settings, the bill aims to reach diverse and at-risk populations, reducing disparities in access to critical health information and support.
Ensures ongoing relevance and best practices. The Department of Health is tasked with regularly updating materials to reflect current recommendations, helping keep both healthcare providers and the public informed with the latest, evidence-based approaches to HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 care.
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Expand HTLV Virus Education
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Sponsors
13 Co-sponsors
1 Multi-sponsor
History
- Referred to ways and means
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to health
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Expand HTLV Virus Support Services
In Senate Committee · Health · Sponsor Leroy Comrie
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5732
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 14, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. COOK, TAGUE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Health
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to the HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 viruses
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 207 of the public health law is amended by adding a new paragraph (p) to read as follows:
(p) The diagnosis, treatment and prevention of HTLV-1 and HTLV-2, including information and assistance on where to find community support services, support groups, respite, and care management. In instances in which viral typing is possible, educational materials shall direct to virus specific community support services, support groups, respite, and care management as HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 are two different retroviruses with differing epidemiologies and disease associations requiring specific recommendations for persons infected with HTLV-1 or HTLV-2. Such materials shall be made available to clinics that specialize in sexually transmitted diseases, health care facilities, and department of corrections and community supervision facilities. All information and materials shall be maintained and updated to reflect best practice recommendations and shall be culturally and linguistically appropriate for the communities the materials are made available to.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD08055-01-9
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