Enacts the "New York saves lives act" to authorize any New York state resident aged sixteen and older to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor through the New York state donate life registry; adds a New York state donate life registry option on admission applications to the state university of New York and the city university of New York.
Impact
If passed, A10805 would amend both public health and education laws in New York. It would empower residents aged sixteen and above to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors through the state’s registry. This aligns with broader public health goals, aiming to address the critical shortage of organ donors and improve health outcomes for patients in need of transplants. The annual reporting requirement for university chancellors would also provide transparency and encourage continuous engagement with the donor registry’s benefits.
Summary
A10805, known as the 'New York Saves Lives Act', is a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing organ and tissue donations in New York. The bill stipulates that all state university and city university admission applications must include a registration option for students to enroll in the New York State Donate Life Registry. This initiative seeks to raise awareness about organ donation among young adults aged sixteen and older, thereby potentially increasing the number of registered donors in the state.
Contention
While the bill has garnered support for its potential to save lives through increased donor registration, it may face some opposition. Critics might argue that mandating this option on university applications could be seen as an imposition on young adults, who may not yet be fully aware of the implications of organ donation. Furthermore, discussions may arise concerning whether the state should influence personal medical decisions through educational institutions.
Provides certain members of the optional retirement program with an additional three percent statutory state contribution for the members of the optional retirement program for employees of both the State University of New York and the City University of New York.
Authorizes insurers to collect social security account numbers solely for the purpose of effectuating, verifying, or amending an individual's donor registration status in the New York state donate life registry; prohibits use of such information other than for such purposes.
Authorizes insurers to collect social security account numbers solely for the purpose of effectuating, verifying, or amending an individual's donor registration status in the New York state donate life registry; prohibits use of such information other than for such purposes.
Relates to the term "reportable business relationship" as it relates to certain employees of the state university of New York and the city university of New York.
Relates to the term "reportable business relationship" as it relates to certain employees of the state university of New York and the city university of New York.
Establishes the New York state Black history preservation commission to ensure the documentation and preservation of Black history in New York state within the state university of New York.
Requires the state university of New York and the city university of New York to examine and conduct a study on the availability of campus services, programs and resources for veteran students.
Authorizes Brian Studley, a police officer employed by the New York state university police department at SUNY Fredonia, to transition his pension from the New York state and local employees' retirement system to the New York state and local police and fire retirement system.