New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 2516: Establishes program for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's and Tay-Sachs disease screening; authorizes department of health to provide grants
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 2516 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes program for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's and Tay-Sachs disease screening; authorizes department of health to provide grants. Primary sponsor: Jeffrey Dinowitz (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the department of health to establish a program for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's and Tay-Sachs disease screening and counseling and to provide grants and to enter into contracts with public and non-profit private entities to assist in such program; provides that participation in such program shall be voluntary and all information shall be confidential.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Linda Rosenthal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“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 WAYS AND MEANS
- REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- REFERRED TO HEALTH