S2633

The New York State Senate passed legislation directing the Department of Health to complete a report on the impact of hospital closures on healthcare access in the state. Senate Print 2633, sponsored by Sen. Gonzalez, was approved on a roll call vote, 61-0. The bill, which takes effect immediately, requires the health department to assess how hospital closures have affected patient access to care across New York. The measure faced no opposition and proceeded swiftly through the chamber without recorded debate.