Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9657: Relates to reporting convictions of certain persons subject to the office of professional medical conduct

Requires the prosecutor to report convictions of certain persons subject to the office of professional medical conduct to the court after conviction and prior to sentencing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates reporting of medical professionals' convictions to protect patient safety and maintain trust in healthcare services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9875: Authorizes individuals receiving hospice services to enroll in managed long term care plans

This bill allows people who are currently receiving hospice care to enroll in managed long-term care plans without losing their existing benefits. It ensures that individuals can choose hospice services under Medicare or Medicaid while remaining in a managed long-term care program, rather than being forced to leave that program. To support this change, the bill requires state agencies to create rules for better communication and shared care planning between hospice providers and long-term care administrators. Additionally, these programs must exchange necessary information to ensure that patients receive continuous care without unnecessary delays or disruptions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient access to hospice care while maintaining managed long-term care benefits, preventing forced program exits.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9997: Relates to physical therapist assistants

Changes the definition of continuous supervision in relation to physical therapist assistants in both the home care setting and school setting by eliminating the joint visit requirement with the patient by the supervising licensed physical therapist and the licensed physical therapist assistant.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes unnecessary joint visit requirements, improving access to physical therapy services for patients in home and school settings.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10009: Prohibits adverse employment action where an employee renders first aid or emergency treatment

Prohibits adverse employment action where an employee renders first aid or emergency treatment unless it is established that such employee was grossly negligent in providing such first aid or emergency treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare workers from employment retaliation when providing first aid, thereby supporting medical professionals and patient safety.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers from retaliation when providing first aid, strengthening workplace safety and employee rights.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9651: Relates to utilization review program standards and pre-authorization for certain health care services

Relates to utilization review program standards; requires use of evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria; relates to prescription drug formulary changes and pre-authorization for certain health care services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates evidence-based and peer-reviewed criteria for utilization review, improving care quality and protecting patient rights.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9275: Requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care regardless of federal funding; prohibits discriminatory practices by health care entities and insurers; relates to coverage for treatment for gender dysphoria

Requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care regardless of federal funding; prohibits discriminatory practices by health care entities including hospitals, certain professionals, and insurers; requires insurance coverage for services or treatments for gender dysphoria or gender incongruence.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care, expands access to transgender healthcare services, prohibits discrimination in coverage and insurance practices.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9321: Relates to protections against utility termination for medical emergencies, life-support equipment and elderly, blind and disabled customers

Establishes uniform definitions, standardized procedures, and uniform applications or forms, for determining a medical emergency, life-support equipment and designation of elderly, blind and disabled customers protected from termination of utility services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects vulnerable groups (elderly, blind, disabled) and medical emergency patients from utility termination, ensuring uninterrupted access to life-support equipment critical for health care access and safety.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1916: Establishes the category of "qualified group practice" for medical, dental and podiatric practices that comply with certain standards

Establishes the category of "qualified group practice" for medical, dental and podiatric practices that comply with certain standards and authorizes such practices to operate a malpractice prevention program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes malpractice prevention programs for medical practices, supporting healthcare quality and patient safety standards.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5701: Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to establish discharge plans and reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals upon their discharge

Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to establish discharge plans and reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals upon their discharge which includes housing needs, educational needs, employment needs, medical needs, and specific social service needs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires comprehensive reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals, directly promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through housing, employment, and medical support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly requires addressing 'medical needs' in reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals, ensuring healthcare access upon release.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3559: Allows a notice of dense breast tissue to be determination of medical necessity for coverage of a breast ultrasound

Allows a notice of dense breast tissue to be considered a determination of medical necessity for purposes of coverage of breast ultrasounds as recommended by a provider of mammography services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurers cover breast ultrasounds when dense breast tissue is noted, expanding access to preventive care without prior authorization.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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