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Recently Adopted Regulations

The following regulations were adopted as permanent (non-emergency) regulations and are currently in effect. They took effect upon publication in the State Register, generally following a 60 day public comment period. For further information regarding the regulations, you may contact:

  • Katherine Ceroalo
    New York State Department of Health
    Bureau of Program Counsel, Regulatory Affairs Unit
    Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Rm. 2438
    Albany, New York 12237-0031
    Phone: (518) 473-7488
    Fax: (518) 473-2019
    regsqna@health.ny.gov

Text of Recently Adopted Regulations

Effective Date Title
July 1, 2020 Communicable Diseases Reporting and Control - Adding Severe or Novel Coronavirus
April 8, 2020 Secondary Syringe Exchange in New York State
April 1, 2020 Licensed Home Care Services Agencies
March 25, 2020 Transitional Adult Home Admission Standards for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness
February 26, 2020 Medical Use of Marihuana
February 5, 2020 Required Signage Warning Against the Dangers of Illegal Products
December 31, 2019 School Immunization Requirements
November 13, 2019 Patients’ Bill of Rights
November 13, 2019 Registered Nurses in the Emergency Department
November 13, 2019 Midwifery Birth Center Services