S 4972 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Institutes a moratorium on the closure of hospitals during a pandemic

This bill prohibits hospitals in the state from closing or reducing capacity below pre-moratorium levels during any state of emergency declared due to a pandemic. It directly affects all hospitals within the state's jurisdiction during such emergencies. The key provision creates an automatic, enforceable moratorium that overrides existing laws allowing closures, requiring hospitals to maintain their operational capacity as of the moratorium's start date. The law takes effect immediately upon passage and applies only during pandemic-related emergencies.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026