State legislative activity

This week, the following chapter amendments passed both houses of the Legislature and are now awaiting delivery to Gov. Hochul:

• Essential support person for hospitalized individuals (A.8751/S.7884)
• Screening of newborns for genetic disorders (A.8836/S.7694)
• Reporting on excessive alcohol consumption and opioid overuse data (A.8776/S.7798)
• Midwifery birth centers (A.8835/S.7835)
• Antimicrobial stewardship programs (A.8787/S.7717)
• Study on medical care during COVID-19 pandemic (A.8774/S.7817)

Please see our summary chart for a complete list of bills of interest that have passed both houses during the 2022 legislative session.