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A 9054

Relates to establishing a Legionnaires' disease awareness and education program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

Establishes a New York Legionnaires' disease awareness and education program to inform the public, healthcare workers, and facility operators, boosting prevention and reporting.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Bill Summary · A 9054

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A 9054 – Legionnaires' Disease Awareness and Education Program

Overview

  • Bill number: A 9054
  • Title: Relates to establishing a Legionnaires' disease awareness and education program
  • Purpose (as stated by the bill’s title): to establish a formal program focused on awareness and education about Legionnaires' disease.
  • Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal
  • Related companion: S 8487 (Senate)

Status and legislative action

  • Status: REFERRED TO HEALTH
  • Introduced: September 5, 2025
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2025-09-05: REFERRED TO HEALTH (listed twice in the provided actions)
  • House/Chamber: New York State Assembly (A number indicates Assembly bill)
  • Companion action: A companion bill exists in the Senate as S 8487

What the bill would do (based on the title and typical structure)

  • Direct purpose: Establish a Legionnaires' disease awareness and education program. The specific statutory language, duties, funding, and governance structure are not provided in the information available here.
  • Likely scope (not specified in the provided text, but commonly included in such bills):
    • Creation or designation of an educational program aimed at increasing awareness of Legionnaires' disease among the public, healthcare providers, building operators, and relevant facilities.
    • Development and dissemination of educational materials about Legionnaires' disease prevention, detection, and reporting.
    • Outreach and training components, potentially targeted at building water system operators, healthcare facilities, schools, and other high-risk settings.
    • Coordination with public health authorities to promote best practices for preventing Legionella growth and transmission.

Note: The exact provisions, funding mechanisms, staffing, reporting requirements, and implementation timeline are not included in the information provided.

Who would be affected

  • Primary impact: Public health institutions and agencies involved in prevention and education about Legionnaires' disease.
  • Secondary impact: Healthcare providers, hospital and facility administrators, building owners/operators (especially those responsible for large or complex water systems), and the general public who may receive awareness materials and guidance.
  • Geographic scope: The bill would apply within New York State, given its state legislative context.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Current stage: Referred to the Health Committee in the Assembly.
  • Next steps (typical legislative process): The bill would be subject to committee review, potential amendments, and a floor vote in the Assembly. If advanced, it would move to the Senate for consideration (and to the Governor for signature, if enacted).
  • Related action: A companion bill exists in the Senate (S 8487), which often indicates cross-chamber alignment or an opportunity for concurrent passage.

Additional context

  • The provided information does not include the bill’s full text, fiscal impact, funding specifics, or implementation details. Readers should consult the bill’s official text and the committee report for precise provisions and obligations once available.

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

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