Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 3362: Repeals section 3372 of the public health law

New York's S 3362 repeals Section 3372 of the Public Health Law, which previously required healthcare practitioners to report patients' drug use to authorities. This change directly affects doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who previously had this reporting obligation. The bill removes the specific legal requirement for practitioners to document and submit such information about patient substance use. The repeal simplifies administrative duties for healthcare providers but does not alter other patient privacy protections or drug-related regulations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepealing mandatory drug use reporting removes a barrier to patient-provider trust, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare policy as per the topic description.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 5294: Requires hospitals to develop a violence prevention program

Requires hospitals to establish a violence prevention program which includes a workplace safety and security assessment and develop a safety and security plan that addresses identified workplace violence threats or hazards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates hospital safety programs for medical professionals, supporting healthcare worker protection and facility operations within healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates hospitals to implement violence prevention programs including safety assessments, directly improving workplace safety for healthcare workers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 6244: Enacts the "Lieutenant Joseph Banish mental health act"

Enacts the "Lieutenant Joseph Banish mental health act" which establishes a law enforcement peer support program to provide confidentiality for communications arising out of law enforcement peer support counseling; defines terms; provides exceptions for when a peer support communication may be disclosed.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes confidential peer support for law enforcement officers, enhancing mental health resources and accountability - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates law enforcement peer support program with confidentiality for mental health counseling, directly advancing mental health services as a healthcare component.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 6413: Relates to establishing a state amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and motor neuron disease (MND) registry

Requires the department of health to establish a registry for the collection of information on the incidence and prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and motor neuron disease (MND) in the state; requires that every physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant and general hospital that diagnoses or treats a patient diagnosed with ALS or MND give notice to the department of cases of ALS or MND coming under their care; requires that patients diagnosed with ALS or MND be provided with written and verbal notice regarding the collection of information and patient data on ALS and MND and provides a method for patients to opt out of the collection of data; provides for duties of the department and the commissioner of health in relation thereto.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes ALS/MND registry for public health data collection, supporting disease tracking and future healthcare planning90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 6288: Requires general hospitals to provide language assistance services

Requires general hospitals to provide language assistance services; requires general hospitals to develop a language assistance program to ensure meaningful access to the general hospital's services and reasonable accommodation for all patients who require language assistance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates language assistance to improve patient access to hospital services, directly advancing healthcare accessibility for non-English speakers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 7451: Prevents a judge from prohibiting a parent from undergoing a gender reassignment when making a determination in a child custody case

This bill (S 7451) prohibits judges from banning parents from undergoing gender-affirming care during child custody decisions. It directly affects parents involved in custody cases by requiring courts to disregard a parent's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression when determining a child's best interests. The law adds a specific provision to domestic relations law stating courts "shall not prohibit a party from undergoing gender reassignment" and must not consider gender identity factors. If passed, it would prevent courts from restricting a parent's access to medical care related to their gender identity as part of custody rulings. The bill is currently in the Assembly Judiciary committee after passing the Senate.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents courts from restricting gender-affirming healthcare access in custody cases, protecting patient rights for gender-affirming care as a healthcare service.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 6, 2025

S 5922: Requires employers to include an opioid antagonist where first aid kits are required by federal law

This bill requires non-governmental employers who must provide first aid kits under federal law to include an opioid reversal medication (like naloxone) in those kits. It directly affects private businesses and workplaces subject to federal first aid kit requirements, such as construction sites or manufacturing facilities. The law mandates adding this medication to existing first aid supplies without creating new requirements for kit provision. It does not apply to government agencies or workplaces not federally mandated to have first aid kits. The bill focuses solely on updating existing federal first aid kit standards to include life-saving opioid reversal medication.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates naloxone in workplace first aid kits, directly enhancing emergency opioid overdose response and public health access without restrictions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2025

S 7151: Relates to waiting list for organs

This bill removes a New York state law that previously prohibited patients from being listed on multiple organ transplant waiting lists simultaneously. It directly affects individuals awaiting organ transplants who may now be eligible to join waiting lists managed by different organ procurement organizations within the state. The key change allows patients to participate in multiple transplant programs without violating state rules, while requiring transplant facilities to inform patients about this new option before listing them. The bill does not alter organ allocation criteria or medical suitability standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves prohibition on multiple organ transplant waiting lists, improving patient access to transplants by expanding options and reducing barriers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2025

S 20: Relates to allowing health care professionals to perform services at the Ironman Lake Placid

This bill allows out-of-state health care professionals (like doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and athletic trainers) to provide services at the 2025 Ironman Lake Placid event without needing a New York license. It applies only to those in good standing in their home state, appointed by the World Triathlon Corporation, and working during the event window (July 16-21, 2025). The exemption covers services for athletes and team personnel registered for the event but does not apply to general practice outside this specific timeframe. The bill expires July 23, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes licensing barriers for healthcare providers at a specific event, improving temporary access to care for athletes without restricting coverage or funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2025

S 2000: Relates to mandatory health insurance coverage for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer

Requires that health insurance policies shall provide coverage for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer; provides that no patient cost sharing shall be imposed for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for lung cancer follow-up screening without cost sharing, expanding access and removing financial barriers for patients.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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