New York Bills

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 430: Requires certain health insurance policies to cover scalp cooling systems for the preservation of hair during cancer chemotherapy treatment; repealer

Requires certain large group health insurance policies and contracts to cover scalp cooling systems for the preservation of hair during cancer chemotherapy treatment.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 807: Relates to fees for a activities undertaken pursuant to a lake program

Prohibits the department of environmental conservation from charging any application fee or any other fee for activities undertaken pursuant to a lake program.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 1475: Requires hospitals record information during intake and registration if a patient requires a disability accommodation

Requires hospitals record information during intake and registration if a patient requires a disability accommodation; allows such patient to decline such request for information.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 692: Makes technical changes to certain provisions requiring epinephrine auto-injector devises to be made available in places of public assembly

Makes technical changes to certain provisions requiring epinephrine auto-injector devices to be made available in places of public assembly; amends the effectiveness of such provisions.

signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 760: Relates to requiring insurance coverage for epinephrine auto-injectors

This bill requires New York health insurance plans covering prescription drugs to include coverage for at least two epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. It caps out-of-pocket costs for these devices at $100 annually, regardless of the plan's deductible, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing rules. The law applies to all major medical, group, and similar health insurance policies sold in New York, including health savings account-qualified plans, with specific provisions to maintain federal eligibility for preventive care coverage. It ensures individuals face a predictable maximum cost for these life-saving devices. The bill was signed into law on February 14, 2025.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 927: Includes information on congenital heart defect births as part of the department of health's health care and wellness education and outreach program; repealer

Includes information on congenital heart defect births as part of the department of health's health care and wellness education and outreach program; amends the effectiveness thereof.

signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 822: Relates to the disclosure of automated employment decision-making tools and maintaining an artificial intelligence inventory

Relates to the disclosure of automated employment decision-making tools; requires the office of information technology services to maintain an artificial intelligence inventory; provides that the use of artificial intelligence systems shall not affect the existing rights of employees pursuant to an existing collective bargaining agreement, or the existing representational relationships among employee organizations or the bargaining relationships between the employer and an employee organization.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology

signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 750: Requires electronic benefit transfer systems to allow for benefit recipients to provide certain services when fraud has been suspected or reported

Requires electronic benefit transfer systems to allow for benefit recipients to cancel, lock or unlock a card associated with electronic benefit transfer services when fraud has been suspected or reported; amends the effectiveness thereof.

signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 793: Relates to vacancies on the council of the arts

Provides that upon a vacancy, the council of the arts shall not be deemed out of compliance with the requirement that each of the ten regions of the state be represented by at least one member of the council so long as such vacancy is filled within a reasonable time and the appointment made for such new vacancy moves the composition of the council closer to such requirement.

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 1021: Establishes when services for traumatic brain injuries granted pursuant to a waiver shall begin

This bill sets a specific start date for services related to traumatic brain injuries (TBI) under certain federal waivers. It requires that services for TBI waiver recipients cannot be provided through managed care programs until January 1, 2027. The law directly affects medical assistance recipients in New York who qualify for TBI services under federal waiver programs. This provision modifies existing social services law to establish a clear timeline for service implementation, ensuring these services are not delivered via managed care before the specified date.

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 440: Relates to lithium-ion battery safety resources for limited use motorcycles

This bill updates terminology in New York's lithium-ion battery safety resources to replace "moped" with "limited use motorcycle" (as defined in Vehicle and Traffic Law §121-b). It requires the Department of State to create and publish public safety resources covering fire prevention, charging, disposal, and emergency response for lithium-ion batteries used in limited use motorcycles, micromobility devices, and electric-assist bicycles. The resources must be accessible online and address hazards specific to these battery-powered devices. The bill became law on February 14, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 419: Requires insurance contracts to cover neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia

Requires insurance contracts to cover neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia when performed by a health care professional licensed, certified, or authorized pursuant to title eight of the education law and acting within their scope of practice.

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