New York A 7397: Requires the department of health to develop and distribute educational materials to the public relating to common myths and misconceptions associated with asthma

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A07397 Summary:

BILL NOA07397 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORZaccaro

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COSPNSRDavila, Hevesi, Novakhov, Maher, DeStefano, Burroughs, Reyes, Kassay, Beephan, Lunsford

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MLTSPNSR

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Add §2997-f-2, Pub Health L

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Requires the department of health to develop and distribute educational materials, such as pamphlets and posters, to the public relating to common myths and misconceptions associated with asthma through healthcare providers, schools, and other channels.

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BILL NOA07397 

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03/25/2025referred to health

01/07/2026referred to health

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 STATE OF NEW YORK
 ________________________________________________________________________

 7397

 2025-2026 Regular Sessions

 IN ASSEMBLY

 March 25, 2025
 ___________

 Introduced by M. of A. ZACCARO -- read once and referred to the Commit-
 tee on Health

 AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring the
 department of health to develop and distribute educational materials
 to the public relating to common myths and misconceptions associated
 with asthma

 The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-
 bly, do enact as follows:

 1 Section 1. The public health law is amended by adding a new section
 2 2997-f-2 to read as follows:
 3 § 2997-f-2. Provision of information relating to asthma. 1. The
 4 department shall develop educational materials to be distributed to the
 5 public, including but not limited to pamphlets, posters and online
 6 resources, relating to common myths and misconceptions associated with
 7 asthma. Such educational materials shall be culturally competent,
 8 linguistically accessible, and tailored to meet the needs of diverse
 9 populations, including children, adults, and healthcare providers.
 10 2. The department shall make such educational materials available on
 11 its website and through other channels, including by healthcare provid-
 12 ers, community centers, schools, and libraries.
 13 3. The department shall consult with relevant stakeholders, including
 14 but not limited to healthcare organizations, community-based organiza-
 15 tions, and advocacy groups in order to ensure the accuracy, relevance
 16 and effectiveness of such education materials.
 17 § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
 [ ] is old law to be omitted.
 LBD11170-01-5

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