Healthcare

passed both · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 634: Requires certain health insurance policies to provide coverage for diabetes and prediabetes screening

This bill requires most health insurance policies in New York to cover diabetes and prediabetes screening at no cost to the patient. It applies to policies covering physician services or major medical coverage, mandating that insurers include screening per national evidence-based guidelines without deductibles, copays, or other cost-sharing. The law affects health insurance companies and their policyholders who need preventive diabetes screening. Coverage must be provided free of charge for all qualifying policies issued or renewed after the effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no-cost diabetes/prediabetes screening coverage, expanding access and removing financial barriers under insurance policies95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 2300: Creates the substance use disorder treatment bill of rights to be posted in a conspicuous place in all treatment facilities

This bill requires all substance use disorder treatment facilities in New York to prominently post a "treatment bill of rights" for patients. It directly affects patients receiving treatment and the facilities providing those services. The law mandates facilities to display the bill of rights - including key patient rights like the right to participate in treatment planning, receive clear explanations of services, maintain privacy, and be free from discrimination - and provide a copy to each patient at admission. The bill also requires facilities to give staff copies of these rights. This creates a standardized, visible framework for patient protections in substance use disorder treatment settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates posting patient rights (participation, privacy, non-discrimination) in substance use disorder treatment facilities, directly protecting patient rights in healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 5371: Requires 911 call-takers and dispatchers to complete T-CPR training

Requires 911 call-takers and dispatchers to complete telecommunicator CPR training which shall include recognizing signs of cardiac arrest during emergency calls, providing instructions for initiating CPR instructions to callers, coordinating with emergency medical services dispatch, and using automated external defibrillators when available and appropriate.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates CPR training for 911 staff to improve emergency cardiac response, directly enhancing access to life-saving care during medical emergencies.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 5412: Establishes the statewide fibroid study program

Establishes the statewide fibroid study program to study fibroids, the treatment of fibroids, potential barriers to the access of treatment for fibroids, and differences in symptoms and access to treatment for women of color.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStudies fibroid treatment access barriers and disparities for women of color, directly addressing healthcare access equity through research to inform future policy improvements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly May 4, 2026

A 11023: Relates to the powers of the head of the office of mental health and the head of the office for people with developmental disabilities to promulgate rules regarding communications needs of non-English speakers

Relates to the powers of the head of the office of mental health and the head of the office for people with developmental disabilities to promulgate rules regarding communications needs of non-English speakers seeking or receiving services; includes the provision of language services and documents in English and the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by individuals in New York State based on United States census data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates language services and documents for non-English speakers, improving patient access to mental health and developmental disability services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

A 2589: Waives state's sovereign immunity to liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and certain other federal acts

Waives the state's sovereign immunity in state and federal courts with regard to liability for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act; waives the immunity of all instrumentalities and political subdivisions of the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables lawsuits under ADA/FMLA to enforce healthcare accessibility and medical leave rights, protecting patient access and compliance with federal disability/medical leave laws.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentWaives sovereign immunity for ADA, FLSA, ADEA, and FMLA violations, enabling legal recourse for workers' rights protections under federal labor laws.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · New York · Assembly Mar 31, 2026

A 10760: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 7, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding for state government operations from April 1 through April 7, 2026, to ensure payments continue while regular appropriations are being processed. It allocates approximately $248 million for employee payroll, $10 million for non-payroll operational expenses, and $6.4 million for federal food and nutrition assistance programs. The legislation also includes $609.9 million for the Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) and covers various employee benefits such as social security contributions and retirement plan costs. This temporary funding allows state departments and agencies to maintain essential services during the brief gap before the full fiscal year budget is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding for state operations, payroll, Medicaid, and essential programs, directly advancing budget allocation and government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $609.9 million for Medicaid, directly funding healthcare services and maintaining program operations.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates $248M for employee payroll and covers employee benefits, directly supporting worker compensation and employment operations75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Senate Mar 27, 2026

S 8806: Directs counties to develop and maintain comprehensive county emergency medical system plans

Directs the department of health to make available a model comprehensive county emergency medical system plan to provide guidance to counties in developing their plans and to review such county plans within a certain period of time; and directs counties, in coordination with their regional emergency medical services councils, to develop and maintain comprehensive county emergency medical system plans that provide for coordinated emergency medical systems within such counties.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects counties to develop coordinated emergency medical system plans, strengthening public health infrastructure and emergency response coordination within healthcare systems.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

passed both · New York · Assembly Mar 25, 2026

A 4677: Requires insurance coverage for lactation consultant services

Requires insurance coverage for lactation support services by a certified lactation consultant who evaluate and manage lactation and infant feeding problems and provide preventative clinical consulting to prevent or minimize the occurrence of potential problems.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for lactation services, expanding health coverage for maternal care and infant feeding support.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

A 10514: Relates to screening for placenta accreta spectrum screenings as part of routine prenatal care

This bill directs the state health commissioner to create guidelines for including placenta accreta spectrum screenings in routine prenatal care. Placenta accreta spectrum is a pregnancy complication where the placenta attaches too deeply into the uterine wall, which can cause serious health risks during delivery. The new guidance will outline when screenings should begin, how often they should be repeated, what risk factors to check for, and how to refer patients for follow-up care. The bill affects healthcare providers who deliver prenatal care and pregnant individuals who may be at risk for this condition. It does not mandate specific screening practices but establishes a framework for the health department to develop standardized recommendations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates routine prenatal screening for placenta accreta spectrum, improving patient safety and access to critical healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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