New York A10629 mandates metal detectors at all public entrances of general hospitals.

New York A10629 amends the public health law to require general hospitals to implement a workplace violence safety and security plan. This plan must include the use of metal detectors at all public entrances. The bill also mandates that hospitals provide detailed safety plans to employees and collective bargaining representatives, and share incident logs with their security committees. The act takes effect immediately, contingent on the enactment of chapter 618 of the laws of 2025.

New York A10629 mandates metal detectors at all public entrances of general hospitals.

New York A10629 amends the public health law to require general hospitals to implement a workplace violence safety and security plan. This plan must include the use of metal detectors at all public entrances. The bill also mandates that hospitals provide detailed safety plans to employees and collective bargaining representatives, and share incident logs with their security committees. The act takes effect immediately, contingent on the enactment of chapter 618 of the laws of 2025.