New York A02516 establishes a program for screening and counseling for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's disease, and Tay-Sachs disease.

New York A02516 amends the public health law to authorize the department of health to establish a program for screening and counseling for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's disease, and Tay-Sachs disease. The program will be voluntary, and all information will be confidential. The commissioner may provide grants and enter into contracts with public and non-profit private entities to assist in the program. The commissioner shall give priority to programs serving blood relatives of known victims and high-risk population groups.

New York A02516 establishes a program for screening and counseling for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's disease, and Tay-Sachs disease.

New York A02516 amends the public health law to authorize the department of health to establish a program for screening and counseling for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's disease, and Tay-Sachs disease. The program will be voluntary, and all information will be confidential. The commissioner may provide grants and enter into contracts with public and non-profit private entities to assist in the program. The commissioner shall give priority to programs serving blood relatives of known victims and high-risk population groups.