Assembly bill · A2491 (2025-26)
Relates to requiring telephones capable of making local and long-distance telephone calls be in every nursing home patient's room
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Scott H. Bendett (Assembly Member, District 107, Republican/Conservative)
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Summary
Relates to requiring telephones capable of making local and long-distance telephone calls be in every nursing home patient's room, either at such patient's bedside or in the patient's room depending on the patient's mobility.
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Amends the Public Health Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Health · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Health · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Feb 4, 2025
Enacting Clause Stricken
ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
NY Assembly
- Jan 17, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
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