Rep. Zeldin Slams Proposed NYS Bill Granting Governor Authority to Detain New Yorkers For Being "A Danger to Public Health"
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Issues: Health and Health Care
Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement on New York State Assembly Bill A416, which would grant officials, such as Governor Andrew Cuomo and state health officials, the authority to remove and detain individuals who they deem a threat to public health, detain them for up to 3 business days without a court hearing and require "an appropriate course of treatment, preventative medication or vaccination." A416 will be referred to the New York State Assembly's Health Committee as of Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
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