NY A08946 | 2009-2010 | General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-1)
Status: Introduced on June 16 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-07-01 - held for consideration in ways and means
Pending: Assembly Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on June 16 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-07-01 - held for consideration in ways and means
Pending: Assembly Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
The purpose of this Act is to create a multi-pronged, statewide program to promote public and health professional (state and local health and human services officials, physicians, nurses and other health care providers) awareness and increase knowledge concerning the causes and consequences of Lupus, the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate management, and effective treatment and management strategies by: 1. Conducting educational and training programs for health professionals on Lupus diagnosis and management; 2. Developing and disseminating educational materials and information to patients and health professionals on Lupus research results and Lupus health care services available; 3. Designing and implementing a statewide public education campaign aimed at heightening public awareness of Lupus; and 4. Leveraging educational and training resources and services previously developed by organizations with appropriate expertise and knowledge of Lupus.
Title
Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus; provides for an advisory council consisting of representatives of people with lupus and their families and health care providers who specialize in treating lupus; appropriates funds for the lupus education and awareness program.
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2010-07-01 | held for consideration in ways and means | |
2010-01-26 | reported referred to ways and means | |
2010-01-06 | referred to health | |
2009-06-16 | referred to health |
Same As/Similar To
S2847 (Same As) 2010-01-06 - REFERRED TO HEALTH