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S 1783 - Establishes the LGBT and People Living with HIV and in Long-Term Care Facility Bill of Rights - New York Key Vote

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Title: Establishes the LGBT and People Living with HIV and in Long-Term Care Facility Bill of Rights

Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul


Title: Establishes the LGBT and People Living with HIV and in Long-Term Care Facility Bill of Rights

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Title: Establishes the LGBT and People Living with HIV and in Long-Term Care Facility Bill of Rights

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes the LGBT and people living with HIV and in Long-Term Care facility bill of rights.

Highlights:

 

  • Defines terms related to LGBTQ Healthcare and HIV/AIDS (Sec. 1). 

  • Prohibits long-term care facilities from discriminating against individuals based on Sexual orientation, Gender Identity, or HIV Status (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that this does not apply to situations in which clinical judgment requires it (Sec. 1). 

  • Requires each long term care facility to place a notification that discrimination against LGBTQ individuals is banned in Long-term care facilities  (Sec. 1). 

  • Requires that Long-term Care facilities protect patient information regarding LGBTQ orientation or status (Sec. 1).

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Title: Establishes the LGBT and People Living with HIV and in Long-Term Care Facility Bill of Rights

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