What's happening
This bill appropriates $50 million to New York City agencies to enforce laws combating legionnaires' disease.
Why it matters
Targets a persistent public health risk. Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks pose serious health threats, especially in densely populated urban areas like New York City. This funding could help prevent hospitalizations and deaths by improving detection and response.
Strengthens regulatory enforcement. By allocating resources specifically for law enforcement and regulatory compliance, the bill aims to ensure that building owners and operators follow strict water system maintenance protocols, reducing the likelihood of contamination.
Addresses disparities in outbreak impact. Legionnaires’ disease often disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including the elderly and those living in public housing. Enhanced enforcement may lead to safer living conditions for at-risk residents.
Signals a proactive stance on environmental health. Appropriating substantial funds demonstrates a commitment to tackling environmental health hazards, potentially setting a precedent for future investments in disease prevention and urban health infrastructure.
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Fund Fight Against Legionnaires
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STATE OF NEW YORK
788
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 11, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. JOYNER, COOK, JAFFEE, BARRON, DICKENS -- read once and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
AN ACT providing funding in cities having populations of one million or more for combating legionnaires' disease; appropriation
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The sum of fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated to the New York City department of health and mental hygiene and the department of environmental protection, respectively, for the purpose of enforcing all laws, rules and regulations designed to combat legionnaires' disease. Such funds shall be drawn from the local assistance account.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00166-01-9
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