N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law Section 29.20
In-patient nasogastric feeding procedures


The commissioners of the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental disabilities of the department shall each promulgate and administer regulations and policies governing the maximum size of nasogastric feeding tubes with the principal purposes of protecting patients from undue discomfort, for the benefit of any patient in a facility subject to the jurisdiction of the commissioners.

Source: Section 29.20 — In-patient nasogastric feeding procedures, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/MHY/29.­20 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 17, 2026).

Verified:
Jan. 17, 2026

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

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