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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 9168: Relates to reporting on food security trends

This bill requires New York's Department of Public Health to annually report on food security trends at the county level. It directs the department to include the USDA's standard six-item food security survey in its existing health tracking system and publicly post the results online each year. The law directly affects New York residents by creating a state-level tracking system to monitor food insecurity, replacing the discontinued federal USDA report. This provides lawmakers and community organizations with updated, localized data to inform decisions about nutrition assistance programs and resource allocation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands public health data collection by requiring food security tracking in NY's health monitoring system, supporting public health program enhancement.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 8004: Prohibits approved providers of child health insurance coverage from discriminating against health care providers not participating in the insurer's network

Prohibits approved organizations providing coverage under the child health insurance plan from discriminating against health care providers which do not participate in the organization's health care network.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurance discrimination against out-of-network providers, improving patient access to child health coverage under the plan.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 6037: Relates to establishing a peer support program for veterans

Bill A 6037 establishes a peer support program specifically for veterans dealing with mental illness, alcohol abuse, or substance dependence. The bill defines "veteran peer support services" as counseling provided by a veteran peer counselor to other veterans. It directs the Commissioner of Mental Hygiene, in consultation with other agencies, to develop recommended minimum qualifications for these veteran peer counselors and to create procedures for connecting them with training. This program aims to support veterans by leveraging the unique understanding and experiences of fellow veterans in recovery and support roles.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a mental health peer support program for veterans, directly advancing mental health services through specialized counseling and certification procedures.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes veteran peer support program for mental health/substance abuse, directing development of counselor qualifications and training procedures to advance healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 1428: Requires insurers to cover the substitution of a brand name prescription drug when the federal food and drug administration has declared that there is a supply issue with a generic drug

Requires insurers to cover the substitution of a brand name prescription drug when the federal food and drug administration has declared that there is a supply issue with a generic drug.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for brand drugs during generic shortages, expanding patient access to necessary medications without cost barriers.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 10619: Establishes a certified community behavioral health clinic public awareness campaign

Establishes a certified community behavioral health clinic public awareness campaign to educate the public regarding certified community behavioral health clinics.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a public awareness campaign for community behavioral health clinics, improving public access to mental health services and strengthening healthcare infrastructure.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 10142: Relates to veterans health care

Relates to veterans' health care; creates a veteran health care review to ensure veterans and their families have access to health and mental health treatment, including for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma, reproductive and mental health conditions, and suicide prevention.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates veteran health care review to ensure access to mental health treatment, PTSD care, and suicide prevention, advancing healthcare access for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates veteran health care review to ensure access to mental/health treatments including PTSD, suicide prevention, and military sexual trauma, directly expanding services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 9076: Directs the department of health to create an informational pamphlet concerning intrauterine devices

Directs the department of health to create an informational pamphlet concerning intrauterine devices; requires such informational pamphlet to be available on the department of health's website; requires practitioners to distribute such informational pamphlet to patients seeking contraceptives.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates distribution of IUD information to contraceptive patients, improving access to reproductive health resources and aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 8751: Authorizes holders of certain operating certificates to employ or contract with applied behavior analysts and mental health counselors

Authorizes holders of certain operating certificates for treatment of persons with developmental disabilities to employ or contract with applied behavior analysts and mental health counselors.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly authorizes treatment centers for developmental disabilities to employ mental health counselors, expanding access to mental health services and directly supporting mental health care provision.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 949: Permits telemedicine services for mental and behavioral health issues under the workers' compensation system

Permits telemedicine services for mental and behavioral health issues under the workers' compensation system; permits one in-person visit within twelve months unless such in-person visit causes undue hardship on a patient.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermits telemedicine for mental health under workers' comp, expanding access to mental healthcare services without restricting options.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 6484: Relates to copayment and coinsurance charged for physical and occupational therapy services

Provides that any copayment or coinsurance amount charged by an insurer to the insured for services rendered by a physical therapist or an occupational therapist shall not be more than twenty-five percent greater than the copayment or coinsurance amount imposed for an office visit to a licensed primary care physician or osteopath for the same or a similar diagnosed condition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps copayments for PT/OT at 25% above primary care rates, reducing patient cost barriers for essential therapies and improving access to covered services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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