New York A05566 mandates the New York City Commissioner of the Administration of Children's Services to secure a court order before permitting.

New York A05566 amends the New York City Charter to require the Commissioner of the Administration of Children's Services to obtain a court order before allowing experimental drug testing on children under their care or control. This requirement does not apply in emergency or life-threatening situations. The court must consider whether the testing poses minimal risk and offers direct benefits to the child. This act takes effect immediately.

New York A05566 mandates the New York City Commissioner of the Administration of Children's Services to secure a court order before permitting.

New York A05566 amends the New York City Charter to require the Commissioner of the Administration of Children's Services to obtain a court order before allowing experimental drug testing on children under their care or control. This requirement does not apply in emergency or life-threatening situations. The court must consider whether the testing poses minimal risk and offers direct benefits to the child. This act takes effect immediately.