261.000 Defining Masks Acceptable for Medical Use in New York State: MSSNY partner with the New York State Department of Health to provide adequate guidance in defining masks acceptable for medical use in New York State. MSSNY supports and advocates for the creation of relevant literature and educational materials defining masks acceptable for medical use
(See also Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, 15.000; Environmental Health, 90.000; Health Insurance Coverage, 120.000; Mental Illness, 205.000; Nuclear War, Weapons and Terrorism, 215.000; Peer Review, 225.000; Reimbursement, 265.000; Vaccines, 312.000; Violence and Abuse, 315.000; Weight Management & Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles, 320.000) 260.872 Establish a Tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages for Public Physical and Fiscal Health The Medical Society of
260.873 Electrical Scooters and Bicycles with Electrical Assist The Medical Society of the State of New York supports legislation requiring electrical scooters and bicycles with electric assist, used for commercial purposes to have vehicle registration. MSSNY supports legislation requiring that any electric scooters and bicycles with electric assist, used for commercial purposes must carry insurance
260.875 MSSNY Principles of Public Health During an Infectious Disease Outbreak The Medical Society of the State of New York believes in and supports these core principles: Promotion of evidence-based medical science Advocating for public health agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the New York State Department of Health, and the
260.874 Providing Information on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) The Medical Society of the State of New York will raise awareness of the Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) process and that physicians may opt to use this process to protect patients and family members and that MSSNY provide links to the New York’s Unified Court
260.879 House Fires Due to Lithium-Ion Batteries MSSNY urges lawmakers to enforce stricter consumer product safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in devices like electric bicycles and scooters to protect against the risk of fires. MSSNY advocates for more resources allocated towards inspectors who can ensure prevention of the sale of second-use lithium-ion batteries.
260.878 Safety Concerns Regarding Inadequate Labeling of Food Products Upon Ingredient Changes with Know Major Food Allergens The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) supports legislation or regulation that any repackaging entity verify with the food manufacturer/distributor as an ordinary and routine transaction of commerce that no major food allergen ingredient changes
260.877 Biotin Supplement Packaging Disclaimer The Medical Society of the State of New York supports efforts to have over-the-counter biotin supplements provide a clear disclaimer on the bottle that states the possibility of lab test interference. The Medical Society of the State of New York supports efforts to have over-the-counter biotin provide a clear disclaimer
260.876 Ask NYS To Maintain Public Health Funding and Infrastructure The Medical Society of the State of New York supports maintaining or increasing Article 6 funding for local health departments and their infrastructure in the New York State Budget. (HOD 2024 – 155)
260.880 Advocating for the Addition of Osteopathic Distinction DO Option on Customizable License Plates in NYS MSSNY shall engage in proactive dialogue with the appropriate bodies, including the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and legislative representatives, to advocate for the inclusion of a "DO" option on customizable license plates. (HOD 2024 –
