Below is status of NYSNA priority legislation for the 2012 legislative session. Please note: all attachments are in .pdf format (Adobe Reader required).
A921/S4553 would establish minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in all healthcare facilities. This bill was agreed upon by labor unions in New York State that represent registered nurses. Memorandum of Support
- Assembly Ways and Means Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
A1977-B/S2553-A would require registered professional nurses (RNs) to attain bachelor’s degrees in nursing within ten years of their initial licensure, while “grandfathering” nurses already in practice and nursing students already enrolled. Memorandum of Support
- Assembly Higher Education
- Senate Higher Education
A1370-A/S2470-A requires all facilities implement a safe patient handling policy to reduce the manual lifting of patients by direct care staff. Memorandum of Support
- Assembly Rules Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
A7860/S5425 - NYS Single Payer Health Plan creates a comprehensive system of universal health insurance for all residents of New York State. Memorandum of Support
- Assembly Health Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
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