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S 10455 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Expands the definition of professional misconduct

Summary
Expands the definition of professional misconduct to include refusing to provide professional services to a person referred for treatment by a United States Department of Veterans Affairs facility or provider because such person declines elective services during the course of treatment.
Issues: ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts patient access by penalizing providers who refuse services to those declining elective treatments, limiting healthcare autonomy.90% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransBill restricts provider ability to refuse service to VA patients, limiting autonomy and potentially hindering care quality for veterans.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2026
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Governor
Introduced May 15, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Peter Oberacker
RRepublican/Conservative
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