New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07474

Introduced
4/17/25  

Caption

Establishes a cause of action for medical monitoring for a person with or without a present injury or disease; establishes a statute of limitation for such cause of action.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would amend the state's existing environmental conservation and civil practice laws. The introduction of a cause of action for medical monitoring could strengthen the legal framework surrounding environmental health risks and increase accountability for entities responsible for toxic releases. This may lead to more proactive measures in managing and monitoring public health risks associated with hazardous substances, prompting industries to adopt better practices to avoid liabilities.

Summary

Bill S07474 aims to establish a cause of action for medical monitoring for individuals exposed to toxic substances, allowing them to seek damages even if they do not yet have a present injury or disease. The legislation introduces definitions for key terms, such as 'toxic substances' and 'medical monitoring', and specifies the conditions under which individuals can initiate legal action. This move is intended to provide an avenue for early detection of latent diseases linked to toxic exposure, thereby potentially improving health outcomes for affected individuals.

Contention

While supporters argue that S07474 will protect public health by facilitating early diagnosis and treatment of diseases stemming from toxic exposures, critics may express concerns over the implications for businesses and their liability. There may be fears that such a bill could lead to a flood of lawsuits, which they argue might discourage industrial development or result in economic burdens on certain sectors. The debate may also center around the adequacy of scientific proof required to establish links between exposure and potential health risks.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A09460

Relates to actions for claims arising out of coerced debts; limits certain actions; established a right of action against person who causes another to incur coerced debt.

NY S08830

Relates to actions for claims arising out of coerced debts; limits certain actions; established a right of action against person who causes another to incur coerced debt.

NY A10091

Establishes a private right of action for any person whose personally identifying information was intentionally disclosed by another individual, without consent, for the purpose of harassing, threatening, intimidating, or causing harm to such person, or with reckless disregard as to whether such disclosure would cause such harm; defines personal information.

NY S09658

Establishes a private right of action for any person whose personally identifying information was intentionally disclosed by another individual, without consent, for the purpose of harassing, threatening, intimidating, or causing harm to such person, or with reckless disregard as to whether such disclosure would cause such harm; defines personal information.

NY HB2888

Establishes provisions relating to actions brought for medical monitoring

NY HB06174

An Act Establishing A Cause Of Action Against The State For Injury Or Illness Caused To A Student As A Result Of Vaccination Or Medicinal Treatment Requirements.

NY A07976

Establishes a penalty of not less than $1,000 for each intentional destruction, mutilation or significant alteration of a medical record by a party to a medical malpractice action, or by any officer, director, member, employee or agent of such party; establishes a cause of action on behalf of any person injured as the result of such destruction, mutilation or significant alteration; requires disclosure of metadata, audit trail, and log-in information associated with electronic medical records in certain actions.

NY SF5043

Statute of limitations elimination for causes of action on gender-affirming care for minor children

NY A08222

Relates to the statute of limitations for certain deed theft actions; revives such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations and states who may bring such actions; grants trial preference to such actions; directs the chief administrator of the courts to promulgate rules for the timely adjudication of certain revived actions.

NY S07491

Relates to the statute of limitations for certain deed theft actions; revives such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations and states who may bring such actions; grants trial preference to such actions; directs the chief administrator of the courts to promulgate rules for the timely adjudication of certain revived actions.

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