New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A3404 — Relates to permitting an interpreter to remain with a deaf, hard of hearing or nonverbal patient during admission to a hospital

Last action — Vetoed

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul (Democratic) on October 16, 2025.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Requires hospitals to permit an interpreter to remain with a deaf, hard of hearing or nonverbal patient during admission to a hospital until appropriate hospital staff is assigned to interpret.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. TABLED

  2. VETOED MEMO.42

  3. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

  4. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

  5. PASSED SENATE

  6. 3RD READING CAL.1091

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR S6223A

  8. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  9. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  10. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  11. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 3404A

  12. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.39

  13. REPORTED

  14. REFERRED TO HEALTH

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does A3404 do?
Requires hospitals to permit an interpreter to remain with a deaf, hard of hearing or nonverbal patient during admission to a hospital until appropriate hospital staff is assigned to interpret.
Who sponsors A3404?
A3404 is sponsored by Charles Lavine.
What is the current status of A3404?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track A3404?
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