New York A04577 preserves New Yorker's freedom of choice in health care.

New York A04577, known as the "Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act," amends the public health law to affirm that New Yorkers have the right to enter into private contracts with health care providers and to purchase private health care coverage. The bill prohibits the state legislature from requiring any person to participate in any health care system or plan and from imposing penalties or fines for choosing to obtain or decline health care coverage or for participation in any particular health care system or plan. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A04577 preserves New Yorker's freedom of choice in health care.

New York A04577, known as the "Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act," amends the public health law to affirm that New Yorkers have the right to enter into private contracts with health care providers and to purchase private health care coverage. The bill prohibits the state legislature from requiring any person to participate in any health care system or plan and from imposing penalties or fines for choosing to obtain or decline health care coverage or for participation in any particular health care system or plan. The act takes effect immediately.