New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8435: Provides for the designation by a general hospital of persons to identify infectious disease processes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8435 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for the designation by a general hospital of persons to identify infectious disease processes. Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic). It lists 10 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.
Provides for the designation by a general hospital of persons to identify infectious disease processes, conduct surveillance and epidemiologic investigations, and develop plans to prevent and control the transmission of infectious agents within general hospitals.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Ed Braunstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Marianne Buttenschon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Karines Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Linda Rosenthal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Angelo Santabarbara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| Nader Sayegh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Carrie Woerner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
“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