New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 319: Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 319 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals. Primary sponsor: Catalina Cruz (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals, including two hours of course work or training encompassing minority healthcare issues; provides an exemption for certain individuals; requires hospitals and facilities to request documentation of the completion of training from employees and prospective employees.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Independence/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Chris Burdick | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Independence/Working Families | House | 93 |
| Steven Raga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Tony Simone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“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 HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION