NY A 5702
in committeeAuthorizes patients to designate an essential visitor who may assist the patient and perform certain duties on behalf of the patient
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
Description
Authorizes patients to designate an essential visitor who may assist the patient and perform certain duties on behalf of the patient, including communicating with facility staff regarding the needs of the patient, providing emotional stability and company, and requesting additional care or a change in the care plan.
- Introduced
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- Status date
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO HEALTH
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Jodi Giglioprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-02-20
REFERRED TO HEALTH
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO HEALTH
referral-committee
Versions
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