Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly May 15, 2026

A 10711: Relates to immunization vaccines for children

Requires the administration of certain vaccines for children in accordance with regulations issued by the commissioner, utilizing generally accepted medical standards and based on recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and/or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations; removes certain requirements for vaccines to be administered under federal guidance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates child immunizations based on medical standards and professional recommendations, strengthening public health and healthcare access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

passed · New York · Assembly Apr 22, 2026

A 2078: Requires the immunization of certain post-secondary students against hepatitis B

This bill updates public health law to require hepatitis B vaccination for certain post-secondary students, adding it to existing immunization mandates for measles, mumps, and rubella. It specifies that required vaccines must meet U.S. public health standards and state health department approval. The law takes effect July 1st following enactment and directly affects students at colleges and universities in the state. The change modifies existing public health regulations without creating new programs or funding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hepatitis B vaccination for students, strengthening public health mandates to prevent disease and protect community health through existing immunization frameworks.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 6, 2026

A 9515: Relates to requirements for the provision of medication for medical aid in dying

Relates to requirements for medical professionals and health care facilities that provide medication to patients for medical aid in dying; extends the initial effectiveness of certain provisions relating thereto.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates medical aid in dying protocols, enabling patient access to end-of-life care within healthcare system per bill's focus on provider requirements.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 6, 2026

A 136: Relates to the medical aid in dying act

This bill establishes New York's "Medical Aid in Dying Act," allowing terminally ill adults (18+) with decision-making capacity to request and self-administer medication to end their life. To qualify, a patient must have a terminal illness confirmed by two physicians (the attending physician and a consulting physician) and make an informed decision after being fully informed of alternatives, risks, and outcomes. The process requires an oral request, a written request signed by the patient and witnessed by two non-conflicted adults (not relatives or beneficiaries), and includes the right to rescind the request at any time. The bill also mandates documentation, safe disposal of unused medication, and state reporting.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes patient rights in end-of-life care, allowing terminally ill adults to request medication for a peaceful death under physician supervision, aligning with healthcare patient rights protection.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

passed both · New York · Senate Jan 28, 2026

S 8544: Excludes certain medication abortion drugs from being deemed unlawful to prescribe or dispense and from being deemed misbranded under certain circumstances

Provides that the prescribing, dispensing, or receipt of mifepristone or any drug used for medication abortion shall not be considered a criminal conversion act under certain circumstances; provides that mifepristone or any drug used for medication abortion shall not be deemed to be adulterated or misbranded under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes legal barriers to prescribing medication abortion drugs, enhancing patient access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 4914: Protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health activity from criminal or civil liability or professional sanctions imposed by jurisdictions outside the state; repealer

Protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health activity, including reproductive health care and gender-affirming care, from criminal or civil liability or professional sanctions imposed by jurisdictions outside the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects reproductive and gender-affirming care access by shielding providers/receivers from out-of-state liability, aligning with patient rights protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 3486: Relates to providing information to patients and the public on hospital rule-based exclusions

Relates to providing information to patients and the public on hospital rule-based exclusions; requires the commissioner of health to collect from each hospital a list of its hospital rule-based exclusions and publish such information on the department's website.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates transparency on hospital exclusions, enabling informed patient decisions and protecting rights through public disclosure of coverage barriers.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · New York · Assembly Dec 10, 2025

A 387: Requires general hospitals to provide language assistance services

Requires general hospitals to provide language assistance services; requires general hospitals to develop a language assistance program to ensure meaningful access to the general hospital's services and reasonable accommodation for all patients who require language assistance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires language assistance to ensure meaningful access to hospital services, directly improving patient access to healthcare for non-English speakers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

vetoed · New York · Assembly Oct 17, 2025

A 2581: Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services

Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services for consumers, patients, educators, and health care providers related to reproductive health services available in New York state including, but not limited to: access to family planning services such as contraceptives and pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates new department for reproductive health education/outreach, expanding access to family planning, contraceptives, and STI services per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 848: Relates to sales and compensating use taxes in the county of Livingston

This bill (S 848) authorizes Livingston County to impose an additional 1% sales tax on top of existing rates, effective June 2023 through November 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Livingston County who pay sales tax on goods and services. The key provision requires all revenue from this additional tax to first cover the county's Medicaid expenses, with any remaining funds then deposited into the county's general fund for other purposes. The tax must be collected separately from other county taxes and managed in a dedicated special fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 1% sales tax to fund Medicaid first, then general fund, directly allocating tax revenue to essential public service (Medicaid) and fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates 1% sales tax revenue to directly cover county Medicaid expenses, explicitly funding healthcare services under public health programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare