New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1023: Requires the provision of video communication devices to certain patients during any time when visitor access is limited
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1023 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the provision of video communication devices to certain patients during any time when visitor access is limited. Primary sponsor: Maritza Davila (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires video communication devices for patients or residents in nursing homes, hospitals or facilities providing health related services when visitor access is limited; requires that as part of a disaster preparedness plan that nursing homes, adult homes, enriched housing programs, and assisted living facilities provide video communication devices to patients for use when visitor access is limited, including, but not limited to during a designated state of emergency or a state disaster emergency.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritza Davila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Brian Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Simcha Eichenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Steven Raga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Jon Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
| Linda Rosenthal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HEALTH
- REFERRED TO HEALTH