New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00763

Introduced
1/8/25  

Caption

Includes information on congenital heart defect births as part of the department of health's health care and wellness education and outreach program; amends the effectiveness thereof.

Summary

Bill S00763 aims to amend the public health law in New York to include information on congenital heart defect births as part of the Department of Health's healthcare and wellness education and outreach program. It seeks to enhance the informational resources available to maternity patients by ensuring that they receive comprehensive details about congenital heart defects, including treatment recommendations. Additionally, the bill repeals certain provisions from previous legislation that pertained to the same subject matter, thereby streamlining the information provided to new parents.

Impact

The passage of this bill would modify existing public health laws to ensure that information regarding congenital heart defects is systematically included in the educational materials provided to maternity patients. This change is expected to improve awareness and understanding of congenital heart defects among new parents, potentially leading to better health outcomes for affected infants. The repeal of prior provisions indicates a legislative intent to consolidate and clarify the information presented to patients.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding Bill S00763 appears to be supportive, as it addresses a critical health issue affecting newborns and their families. While no voting history or committee discussions are available, the bill's focus on enhancing health education suggests a positive reception among health advocates and legislators concerned with maternal and child health.

Contention

There may be some contention regarding the specifics of the information to be included and how it will be communicated to maternity patients. Stakeholders such as healthcare providers and patient advocacy groups may have differing opinions on the adequacy and clarity of the proposed educational materials. However, specific points of contention have not been documented in the available discussions or voting history.

Companion Bills

NY A00927

Same As Includes information on congenital heart defect births as part of the department of health's health care and wellness education and outreach program; amends the effectiveness thereof.

Previously Filed As

NY A00927

Includes information on congenital heart defect births as part of the department of health's health care and wellness education and outreach program; amends the effectiveness thereof.

NY S00761

Relates to including information about Down Syndrome in the health care and wellness education and outreach program; amends the effectiveness thereof.

NY A01674

Relates to including information about Down Syndrome in the health care and wellness education and outreach program; amends the effectiveness thereof.

NY A06857

Includes the HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 viruses to the public health department's health care and wellness education and outreach program.

NY S00786

Provides for education and outreach for drug-induced movement disorders by the department of health through the health care and wellness education and outreach program.

NY A01017

Provides for education and outreach for drug-induced movement disorders by the department of health through the health care and wellness education and outreach program.

NY HR14

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day; designate February 14, 2026 as.

NY S1414

Education on Congenital Cytomegalovirus

NY S01588

Requires the health care and wellness education and outreach program of the department of health to provide information regarding pressure ulcers for consumers, patients, educators and health care providers.

NY HB76

Congenital Heart Disease Tests For Infants

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