260.966 Continuation of Affordable Connectivity Program The Medical Society of the State of New York requests that the AMA continue to advocate for universal access in rural communities to the internet and telehealth. (HOD 2025-113)
260.967 Public Toilets in NYC The Medical Society of the State of New York supports efforts by both New York City and New York State to provide easily accessible public toilets. (HOD 2025-168)
260.968 Nitrous Oxide Abuse The Medical Society of the State of New York support efforts on both the state and federal level to educate the public regarding the harmful effects of inhaled nitrous oxide use and work with local stakeholders to limit the ability to acquire nitrous oxide for inhalation purposes. (HOD 2025- 162)
260.969 Supporting Policies That Encourage Fortification of Nutrient-Dense Foods and Beverages The Medical Society of the State of New York advocates for policies incentivizing research-supported fortification in nutrient-dense foods and beverages. (HOD 2025-155)
260.970 Mitigating Air and Noise Pollution from Aviation in Disproportionately Impacted and Vulnerable Communities The Medical Society of the State of New York forward a resolution to the AMA seeking a study and report back providing recommendations at the federal level to reduce the adverse impact of air and noise pollution in disproportionately impacted and
260.971 Adoption of a Defined Safe Passing Law in New York The Medical Society of the State of New York supports the passage of the Defined Safe Passing law in New York State to protect cyclists and promote safer roadways for all users and, the Medical Society of the State of New York encourages its
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
