(b) The commissioner shall establish a program to study the sudden
deaths of infants which are unexpected by medical history, and for which
adequate causes of death have not been demonstrated.
(c) Such program may initially consist of pilot projects which shall
include epidemiological investigation, family counseling and evaluation
in order to identify the major risk factors in sudden infant deaths with
the objective of preventing such deaths.
Structure New York Laws
Article 25 - Maternal and Child Health
2500 - Maternal and Child Health; Duties of Commissioner.
2500-A - Test for Phenylketonuria and Other Diseases and Conditions.
2500-B - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
2500-C - Special Programs With Respect to Diethylstilbestrol.
2500-D - New York State Poison Control Network.
2500-E - Pregnant Women, Blood Test for Hepatitis B; Follow-Up Care.
2500-F - Human Immunodeficiency Virus; Testing of Newborns.
2500-F-1 - Special Program for HIV Services for Women and Children, Including Adolescents.
2500-G - Newborn Infant Hearing Screening.
2500-H - Statewide Perinatal Data System.
2500-H*2 - Anaphylactic Policy for School Districts and Child Care Providers.
2500-I - Child Food Choking Prevention.
2500-J - Autism Spectrum Disorders; Screening of Children.
2500-L - Pregnant People, Blood Test for Hepatitis C Virus (Hcv); Follow-Up Care.
2501 - Health and Welfare Services to All Children; Duty of Local Boards.
2502 - Report of Certain Conditions.
2503 - Drug Information to Be Furnished Expectant Mothers.
2504-A - Hepatitis B Immunization of a Minor.
2504-B - Information Concerning Pelvic Exams.
2505 - Human Breast Milk; Collection, Storage and Distribution; General Powers of the Commissioner.
2505-A - Rights of Breastfeeding Mothers.
2505-B - Lactation Accommodations in Airports.
2506 - Obstetric and Pediatric Practitioner Incentive Demonstration Program.
2507 - Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children; Specialty Formula.
2508 - Newborn Health and Safe Sleep Study.
2509 - Maternal Mortality Review Board.
2509-A - Corded Window Blind Leaflet.
2509-C - Availability of Adverse Childhood Experiences Services.