Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 488: Enacts the manufacturer disclosure and transparency act

Enacts the manufacturer disclosure and transparency act requiring prescription drug manufacturers to notify the attorney general of arrangements between pharmaceutical manufacturers resulting in the delay of the introduction of generic medications.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires disclosure of drug manufacturer arrangements delaying generics, aiming to lower drug costs and improve patient access to affordable medications.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 8395: Relates to orders not to resuscitate and decisions regarding life-sustaining treatment and hospice care

Relates to orders not to resuscitate and the applicability of the family health care decisions act to residents of mental hygiene hospitals patients who lack decision-making capacity.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies application of patient autonomy laws for mental health patients in end-of-life care, protecting rights to informed treatment decisions per Family Health Care Decisions Act.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 56: Establishes a drug checking program

Establishes through the department of health a drug checking services program to allow individuals to bring drugs or controlled substances and have them tested for contaminants, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds; requires the department to establish public health surveillance of the unregulated drug supply; provides exemptions for participants in the drug checking program from certain controlled substance offenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides exemptions from controlled substance offenses for drug checking participants, reducing criminalization and aligning with harm reduction reform in criminal justice.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes public health surveillance for drug safety, reducing health risks from contaminants and aligning with harm reduction strategies in healthcare.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 5401: Establishes the clinical trial access and education fund to provide grants for certain services for patients with life-threatening or disabling conditions/diseases

Establishes the clinical trial access and education fund to provide grants to eligible applicants to provide certain services for patients with life-threatening or disabling conditions or diseases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes fund for grants to improve clinical trial access/services for patients with serious conditions, directly advancing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 705: Relates to fair pricing for low-complexity, routine medical care

Relates to fair pricing for low-complexity, routine medical care to more closely align payment rates across ambulatory settings for selected services that are safe and appropriate to provide in all settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill aligns payment rates for routine medical care across settings to ensure fair pricing, improving provider access and reducing disparities in ambulatory care services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 9599: Includes the recommendations of certain entities in the establishment of immunization administration regulations

Includes the 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 and/or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations in the establishment of immunization administration regulations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill incorporates recommendations from major medical organizations to establish immunization regulations, strengthening public health services and patient protection.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 4867: Prohibits the application of fail-first or step therapy protocols to coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of serious mental health conditions

Prohibits the application of fail-first or step therapy protocols to coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of serious mental health conditions; defines serious mental health condition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits step therapy barriers for serious mental health coverage, improving patient access and protecting treatment rights under mental health services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 3838: Requires medical records to be made available to patients in an electronic format through a web portal

Requires medical records to be made available to patients in an electronic format through a web portal and in a format that allows patients to save records to their own device; requires electronic medical records systems to give qualified persons access to records in a single, secure format and to establish policies and procedures to endure confidentiality.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates electronic patient access to medical records, improving transparency and patient control over health data, aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires secure electronic medical records access with confidentiality policies, enhancing data privacy protections in healthcare technology systems.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 8635: Relates to establishing a special needs assisted living demonstration program

Establishes a special needs assisted living demonstration program to authorize up to three assisted living programs throughout the state to serve individuals with special needs, including, but not limited to, individuals with dementia or cognitive impairments.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes assisted living programs for special needs (e.g., dementia), expanding access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations through new state-funded demonstration programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 5339: Provides for dentist loan repayment and practice support

This bill creates two programs to support dentists practicing in underserved areas of New York. It allocates $1.2 million annually (2025-2028) for loan repayment, covering up to 8 dentists trained in teaching hospitals and others working in underserved communities, with a 3-year practice commitment. An additional $3 million annually funds practice support, offering up to $70,000 per year for private practice or $50,000 for other settings, prioritizing dentists from teaching hospitals. Funding is distributed regionally (1/3 to NYC, 2/3 statewide) without competitive bidding. The programs target general/pediatric dentists and aim to address shortages in communities determined by the commissioner.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $4.2M annually for dentist loan repayment and practice support in underserved areas, directly improving dental care access and provider retention.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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