NY·Bill·2017 Regular Session
A 2066
Prohibits radioactive material from being stored within 1500 feet of school grounds
Introduced 2017-01-17Last action 2018-01-03 — referred to environmental conservation
Sponsor
LENTOL
Cosponsors
SIMOTAS
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Died in Assembly committee
The 2017 Regular Session ended on 2018-12-31. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill amends New York's environmental conservation law to prohibit the storage of radioactive materials within 1,500 feet of school grounds, including public, private, and parochial pre-schools, elementary schools, and secondary schools. The legislation aims to protect students and school communities from potential exposure to radioactive materials by establishing a buffer zone around educational facilities. However, the bill includes important exemptions for legitimate uses, allowing radioactive material storage when conducted by professional practices, hospitals, healthcare facilities, post-secondary institutions, or medical and scientific research entities operating in their ordinary course of business, recognizing that many medical and research facilities near schools require radioactive materials for essential diagnostic and treatment purposes.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2017-2018
Full Bill Text
http://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2017/A2066