Authorizes the commissioner of health to make grants for purposes of preventing transmission of tick-borne diseases on public lands frequented by humans; requires the commissioner to submit an annual report on the performance of programs funded by such grants.
Impact
Upon enactment, the bill is expected to facilitate the development of effective strategies to combat the spread of tick-borne diseases. As a result, the state will be able to allocate resources and funding more effectively to curb the prevalence of these diseases on public lands, ultimately protecting both environmental integrity and public health. This reflects a proactive approach in handling public health concerns related to tick bites and infections like Lyme disease, thereby improving safety for residents and visitors alike.
Summary
Bill S09282 was introduced to amend the public health law in New York, specifically concerning the prevention of tick-borne diseases. The bill authorizes the commissioner of health to make grants aimed at preventing the transmission of these diseases on public lands that are frequented by humans, such as state parks and trails. The objective of this legislation is to address the growing concern over tick-borne diseases and enhance public health through financial support for relevant preventive measures.
Contention
While the bill is geared towards public health improvement, it does raise questions concerning the allocation of state funds for grant programs. Some stakeholders may express concerns regarding the criteria for grant approval and how this might affect their ability to implement their proposed prevention programs. Additionally, there may be debate over the effectiveness of the suggested methods of preventing tick-borne diseases and whether they align with broader environmental policies and practices within the state.
Same As
Authorizes the commissioner of health to make grants for purposes of preventing transmission of tick-borne diseases on public lands frequented by humans; requires the commissioner to submit an annual report on the performance of programs funded by such grants.
Authorizes the commissioner of health to make grants for purposes of preventing transmission of tick-borne diseases on public lands frequented by humans; requires the commissioner to submit an annual report on the performance of programs funded by such grants.
Requires the commissioner of labor, in consultation with the commissioner of agriculture and markets, commissioner of health and the commissioner of environmental conservation, to develop instructional tools and materials for occupations at high-risk of tick exposures; requires such materials to provide information on the identification of ticks and tick removal, and protection from tick bites; requires such materials to be available to high-risk employers and employees at no charge.
Requires the commissioner of labor, in consultation with the commissioner of health and the commissioner of environmental conservation, to develop instructional tools and materials for industries at high-risk for occupational tick exposures; requires such materials to provide information on the identification of ticks and tick removal, and protection from tick bites; requires such materials to be available to high-risk employers and employees at no charge.
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for long term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick borne related pathogens; provides for taxpayer gifts for tick borne illness research, detection and education; establishes the tick borne illness research, detection and education fund.
Requires the office of victim services to publicize programs offered by the office and to include certain information in annual reports to the governor and the legislature and to make such reports public on the office's website.
Requires the office of victim services to publicize programs offered by the office and to include certain information in annual reports to the governor and the legislature and to make such reports public on the office's website.