New York bill S07857 establishes a program for screening and counseling for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's disease, and Tay-Sachs disease.

New York bill S07857 amends the public health law to establish a program for screening and counseling for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's disease, and Tay-Sachs disease. The program will be administered by the department of health, which can provide grants and enter into contracts with public and non-profit private entities to assist in the program. Participation in the program is voluntary, and all information will be kept confidential. The commissioner shall issue a report on the administration of this program by July 1, 2027.

New York bill S07857 establishes a program for screening and counseling for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's disease, and Tay-Sachs disease.

New York bill S07857 amends the public health law to establish a program for screening and counseling for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's disease, and Tay-Sachs disease. The program will be administered by the department of health, which can provide grants and enter into contracts with public and non-profit private entities to assist in the program. Participation in the program is voluntary, and all information will be kept confidential. The commissioner shall issue a report on the administration of this program by July 1, 2027.