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J 311

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Healthcare Association of New York State, recognizing its role in advancing the health of New York's individuals and communities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gustavo Rivera

Ceremonial resolution commemorating HANYS' 100th anniversary and recognizing its role in improving New York health care; no new laws or funding.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 311

Summary of Bill J 311

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 311
  • Title: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Healthcare Association of New York State, recognizing its role in advancing the health of New York's individuals and communities
  • Classification: Resolution (non-binding, ceremonial)
  • Status: Referred to Finance
  • Introduced: January 31, 2025
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-01-31: Referred to Finance
    • 2025-01-31: Referred to Finance (duplicate entry in the record)
  • Sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (primary)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill aims to recognize and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS).
  • It honors HANYS for its role in supporting the health and well-being of New York residents and communities through advocacy, policy input, and collaboration with health care providers.

Key Provisions

  • Forms or expresses formal congratulations and best wishes to HANYS on its centennial.
  • Acknowledges HANYS’s contributions to health care policy, system improvement, patient access, quality of care, and community health initiatives in New York State.
  • May direct the Secretary of the Legislature to transmit a copy of the resolution to HANYS and potentially to relevant state departments or stakeholders.
  • Contains standard ceremonial language typical of commemorative resolutions, with no new laws or regulatory mandates.

Fiscal and Administrative Impact

  • Typically, ceremonial resolutions have no direct legislative impact in terms of budget or regulatory changes.
  • Minor, incidental costs may arise from printing, copying, and distribution of the resolution; no significant appropriation or programmatic funding is expected.
  • The bill is referred to the Finance committee, but such referral in the context of a resolution usually reflects standard procedural handling rather than a mandate for funding.

Who Is Affected

  • Healthcare providers, hospitals, and health systems affiliated with HANYS.
  • Patients and communities served by HANYS-member institutions.
  • HANYS itself, which would be the primary recipient of formal recognition.

Schedule and Next Steps

  • Current status: Referred to Finance (no further actions listed in the provided record).
  • As a resolution, passage would typically be for ceremonial purposes; no enactment of new policy is expected.
  • Monitor for any additional sponsors, amendments, or accompanying statements (e.g., memorializing resolutions, press releases).

Additional Context

  • This bill is a commemorative measure rather than a substantive policy or appropriation bill.
  • It serves to formally acknowledge HANYS’s centennial milestone and its contributions to health care in New York.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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