New York A06954 requires medical facilities to obtain written consent before filming or broadcasting patient treatment images.

New York A06954 amends the public health law to mandate that medical facilities obtain express prior written consent from patients before filming or broadcasting their medical treatment images. Exceptions include broadcasting for advancing treatment, quality assurance, health care personnel education, or security purposes. The bill also amends the civil rights law to allow patients or their estate representatives to sue for privacy violations, with potential for attorney's fees. The law takes effect immediately.

New York A06954 requires medical facilities to obtain written consent before filming or broadcasting patient treatment images.

New York A06954 amends the public health law to mandate that medical facilities obtain express prior written consent from patients before filming or broadcasting their medical treatment images. Exceptions include broadcasting for advancing treatment, quality assurance, health care personnel education, or security purposes. The bill also amends the civil rights law to allow patients or their estate representatives to sue for privacy violations, with potential for attorney's fees. The law takes effect immediately.