Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 28, 2026

A 11559: Relates to the ability of the New York state medical care facilities finance agency to issue certain bonds and notes

Increases the authorization of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York ("DASNY"), as successor to the New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance Agency ("MCFFA") pursuant to the Health Care Financing Consolidation Act of 1995, to issue hospital and nursing home project bonds and notes from $20 billion to $21.8 billion.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases bond authorization for healthcare facilities, directly expanding funding for hospitals and nursing homes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 19, 2026

A 4195: Relates to the dissemination of information pertaining to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia through the NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care program

This bill creates a public database listing community programs that support elderly individuals (60+) with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The database, developed by the office and health department, will include program names, descriptions, contact information, and geographic service areas for successful programs meeting specific criteria. It must be updated annually and made available online. The bill directly affects seniors seeking care and the agencies providing these services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates public database to improve access to dementia/Alzheimer's care programs for seniors, directly enhancing healthcare service connectivity for vulnerable populations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2026

A 11368: Extends certain provisions relating to physical therapy assistants

This bill extends the expiration date for provisions related to physical therapy assistant services from 2026 to 2030. It directly affects physical therapy assistants and the organizations that employ them by allowing them to continue providing services under current rules for an additional four years. The legislation amends existing education law to update the timeline for when these specific regulations will end. Once passed, the changes will take effect immediately.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends the expiration date for physical therapy assistant services, thereby protecting patient access to care and supporting healthcare workforce stability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Senate Jun 26, 2026

S 3822: Makes conforming changes reflecting the previously authorized scope of practice of nurse practitioners

Makes conforming changes reflecting the previously authorized scope of practice of nurse practitioners; adds nurse practitioners as persons who can authorize or make certain determinations authorized to be made or determined by physicians.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands nurse practitioner authority to make medical determinations previously limited to physicians, improving patient access to care and strengthening healthcare provider scope.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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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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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passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1763: Relates to cost sharing fees for outpatient treatment at a substance use treatment program

Provides that for a substance use disorder outpatient treatment episode of care by a provider licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by the office of addiction services and supports, an insured shall only be responsible for a cost sharing fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps patient cost-sharing for substance use treatment, improving access to mental health services by limiting out-of-pocket expenses.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 329: Relates to setting integrated behavioral health services

Authorizes the commissioner of the office of mental health, and the office of addiction services and support to jointly establish a single set of licensing standards and requirements for the construction, operation, reporting and surveillance of integrated behavioral health services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes unified licensing standards for outpatient centers, enhancing regulatory oversight and quality of healthcare services including mental health and addiction programs.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1913: Relates to establishing the "340B prescription drug anti-discrimination act"

Relates to establishing the "340B prescription drug anti-discrimination act"; prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers from discriminating against covered entities and New York state pharmacies based on participation in the drug discount program authorized by section 340B of the federal public health service act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits discrimination against 340B program participants, ensuring continued access to discounted drugs for covered entities and pharmacies, advancing patient access to affordable medications.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 2425: Increases the time frame for payments of certain expenses by adoptive parents

This bill changes the timeframe for adoptive parents to cover certain birth-related expenses for the birth mother. It extends the period from 60 days before birth and 30 days after birth to 180 days before birth and 45 days after birth. The change directly affects adoptive parents and birth mothers in New York adoption cases, allowing payments for reasonable costs like housing, medical care, or transportation during pregnancy and shortly after birth. The bill maintains existing restrictions, such as prohibiting payments to unauthorized agencies and requiring court approval for exceptions beyond the new timeframes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends timeframe for adoptive parents to cover birth mother's medical expenses, directly supporting healthcare access during pregnancy/postpartum.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare