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A 4560

Establishes the commission for the modernization and revitalization of the state university of New York downstate medical center

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anil Beephan and 6 co-sponsors

Establishes a commission to oversee modernization and revitalization of SUNY Downstate Medical Center, guiding improvements to facilities, programs, and resources.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Bill Summary · A 4560

Summary of Assembly Bill A 4560

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 4560
  • Title: Establishes the commission for the modernization and revitalization of the state university of New York downstate medical center
  • Status: REFERRED TO HEALTH
  • Introduced: February 4, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Sponsor Highlights:
    • Primary Sponsor: Brian Cunningham
    • Cosponsors: Jo Anne Simon, Monique Chandler-Waterman, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Joe DeStefano, Lester Chang, Anil Beephan Jr.
  • Related Legislation: A 9421 (prior-session)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill aims to establish a dedicated commission charged with overseeing the modernization and revitalization efforts for the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. The stated objective is to guide, coordinate, and potentially accelerate improvements to facilities, programs, and related resources at the Downstate campus.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and status)

  • Establishment of a Commission: Creates a new entity—the “commission for the modernization and revitalization of SUNY Downstate Medical Center.”
  • Authority and Duties (to be defined in the text): While the specific powers and duties are not listed in the summary, such a commission typically would be tasked with tasks such as assessing current needs, developing a strategic plan, recommending capital projects, and coordinating with SUNY administration and state agencies. The exact scope, composition, appointment process, funding, and reporting requirements would be set forth in the bill’s text.
  • Scope of Focus: The modernization and revitalization of SUNY Downstate Medical Center, including potential improvements to facilities, services, and capacity.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • SUNY Downstate Medical Center: Primary beneficiary and subject of oversight and planning under the commission.
  • State University of New York (SUNY) System and State Agencies: Likely roles in coordination, funding approval, and implementation of recommended projects.
  • Faculty, Staff, Students, and Patients: Indirectly affected through potential facility upgrades, program enhancements, and service improvements resulting from modernization efforts.
  • General Public: Potentially impacted through improved healthcare education facilities and related services.

Procedural Context and Timeline

  • Current Stage: Referred to the Health Committee in the Assembly (as of February 4, 2025).
  • Next Steps: If advanced, the bill would proceed through committee review, potential amendments, and floor consideration in the Assembly. (No Senate action or fiscal details are provided in this summary.)

Notes

  • The summary above reflects information available in the bill’s description. The exact provisions—such as the commission’s composition, duration, funding mechanism, reporting requirements, and specific powers—will be detailed in the full bill text. The related prior-session bill A 9421 may provide context or prior framing of the topic.

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

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