Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilJul 18, 2024Result: passed
(42) (0) (0) (9)
Local law · Int 0435-2024
Expanding availability of rapid testing for sexually transmitted infections
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding availability of rapid testing for sexually transmitted infections
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Latest action Aug 19, 2024
New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to make available rapid testing services for sexually transmitted infections in at least 4 boroughs. DOHMH would be required to determine the locations for such rapid testing services and report to the Council on the considerations that went into making such determinations. DOHMH would also be required to conduct an education campaign to inform communities of the locations and availability of rapid testing services, and would be required to report to the Council annually for 3 years on the availability of rapid testing services throughout New York City.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Health
Cosponsors
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Lincoln Restler and 25 others
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- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
- Lincoln Restler
- Amanda C. Farías
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Julie Menin
- Chi A. Ossé
- Diana I. Ayala
- Farah N. Louis
- Carlina Rivera
- Yusef Salaam
- Gale A. Brewer
- Lynn C. Schulman
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Recorded votes
Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on HealthJul 18, 2024Result: passed
(9) (0) (0) (1)
Full history
- Aug 19, 2024
Returned unsigned by the Mayor
This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor
NYC Council
- Aug 17, 2024
Adopted
This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted
Administration
- Jul 18, 2024
Committee vote
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.
Committee on Health
- Jul 18, 2024
Passed a chamber
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by consent Roll Call.
NYC Council
- Jul 18, 2024
Amended
This Introduction was Amended by Committee
Committee on Health
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- Jul 18, 2024
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Health
- Jul 18, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Health
- Jul 18, 2024
Sent to the executive
This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council
NYC Council
- Jun 18, 2024
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Health
- Jun 18, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Health
- Jun 18, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Health
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health
NYC Council