LEGISLATION
NEWBORN HOSPITAL VIDEO BILL
Senate Bill S.3608 / Assembly Bill A.4987, written by the New York Water Safety Coalition, would require hospitals to offer new parents a brief, state-approved video highlighting the dangers of drowning for infants and young children during the mother's maternity stay. This bill is modeled after the existing law that requires hospitals and birthing centers to offer new parents the opportunity to view a state-approved video on Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Sponsors:
Lea Webb, Stacey Pheffer Amato
Co-Sponsors:
Joseph Adabo, Leroy Comrey, Cordell Cleare, Tim Kennedy, Andrew Hevesi, Amy Paulin, Linda Rosenthal, William Colton, Rebecca Seawright, MaryJane Shimsky, Jo Anne Simon
Bill Status:
Passed Senate
Passed Assembly
Signed Into Law
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PUBLIC AWARENESS BILL
Senate Bill S.5815 / Assembly Bill A.6205, written by the New York Water Safety Coalition, amends the public health law to educate the public on the dangers of drowning, highlighting unique risks for various age groups, disadvantaged communities, and individuals with mental disabilities through targeted public awareness campaigns. It emphasizes methods to reduce drowning risks, such as water safety instruction and awareness of risk factors.
Sponsors:
John Mannion, Karines Reyes
Co-Sponsors:
Amy Paulin, Linda Rosenthal, Tim Kennedy, Lea Webb
Bill Status:
Passed Senate
Passed Ways & Means Committee, referred to Rules
OTHER LEGISLATION
Extension of Childhood Drowning Commission
Championed by the NYWSC, this bill would extend the temporary "commission to prevent childhood drowning" by 18 months.
Bill Status:
On Senate Floor
Referred To Assembly Governmental Operations Committee
Passed Senate.
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Commission To Study Childhood Drowning
Championed by the NYWSC, this bill created a temporary "commission to prevent childhood drowning" which began in 2023 and is still actively meeting. Founding NYWSC member Heidi Reiss sits as vice chair of the commision.
Bill Status:
Signed into law.
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Swim Lessons Transportation Subsidy
Written by the NYWSC, this bill would creates a transportation subsidy to increase access to water safety instruction
Bill Status:
Referred to Education Committee
