New York S08339 amends the public health law to allow clergy members to visit patients in hospitals, regardless of visitation restrictions.

New York S08339 amends the public health law to provide an exception to hospital visitation rules for members of the clergy. The bill ensures that patients cannot be denied visitation by a clergy member from their religious entity's established congregation, provided the visit complies with certain conditions. These conditions include that the visit does not exceed one hour, does not interfere with patient treatment, and does not pose a health or safety risk. The bill also clarifies that it does not prevent hospitals from restricting visitation when necessary for health or safety reasons.

New York S08339 amends the public health law to allow clergy members to visit patients in hospitals, regardless of visitation restrictions.

New York S08339 amends the public health law to provide an exception to hospital visitation rules for members of the clergy. The bill ensures that patients cannot be denied visitation by a clergy member from their religious entity's established congregation, provided the visit complies with certain conditions. These conditions include that the visit does not exceed one hour, does not interfere with patient treatment, and does not pose a health or safety risk. The bill also clarifies that it does not prevent hospitals from restricting visitation when necessary for health or safety reasons.