New York A07200 allows clergy members to visit patients in hospitals, with certain conditions.

New York A07200 amends the public health law to allow clergy members to visit patients in hospitals. Patients cannot be denied visitation by a clergy member from their religious entity's established congregation, provided the patient or their legal representative consents, the visitation does not interfere with treatment, and it does not pose a health or safety risk. If hospital policy restricts visitor numbers, a single clergy member can visit for up to one hour with other visitors.

New York A07200 allows clergy members to visit patients in hospitals, with certain conditions.

New York A07200 amends the public health law to allow clergy members to visit patients in hospitals. Patients cannot be denied visitation by a clergy member from their religious entity's established congregation, provided the patient or their legal representative consents, the visitation does not interfere with treatment, and it does not pose a health or safety risk. If hospital policy restricts visitor numbers, a single clergy member can visit for up to one hour with other visitors.