Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 9664: Establishes the New York state rural ambulance services task force

Establishes the New York state rural ambulance services task force to conduct annual studies on the availability of ambulance services in rural areas and to make recommendations upon the findings of such studies; requires the department of health to submit an annual report detailing the findings of such studies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a task force to study and improve rural ambulance access, directly enhancing patient care availability.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 9139: Includes seizure detecting monitors for certain infants under standard coverage for Medicaid recipients

This bill expands Medicaid coverage to include seizure-detecting monitors for infants diagnosed with epilepsy, other seizure disorders, or those with a family history of seizures. The legislation specifically limits this benefit to one monitor per eligible infant to manage costs within the standard coverage plan. By amending the Social Services Law, the bill ensures these medical devices are available to qualifying families starting on January 1st of the following year.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds seizure monitoring coverage for infants under Medicaid, expanding access to critical health services for vulnerable patients.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 8654: Enacts the New York state good guardianship act

This bill creates the "New York State Good Guardianship Act," establishing a statewide initiative to expand access to not-for-profit guardianship services for New Yorkers over 18 who are legally determined to need a guardian due to incapacity under Mental Hygiene Law Article 81. It allocates state funding through a new dedicated fund to support qualified non-profit organizations that provide free or low-cost guardianship services - including financial management, healthcare coordination, and daily living assistance - replacing unscrupulous for-profit providers. The initiative will operate a public helpline for guidance, require data collection on service outcomes, and aim to reduce Medicaid costs by preventing avoidable hospitalizations and shelter stays. Participating organizations must be tax-exempt and experienced, with the program administered by a state-selected lead agency and subject to annual performance reporting.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding via new dedicated fund for non-profit guardianship services, directly funding a public program under government spending.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds non-profits providing healthcare coordination as part of guardianship services for incapacitated adults, improving access to healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 10045: Establishes an awareness campaign on the use of hormone replacement therapy in treating the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause

This bill requires New York's public health agency to create an awareness campaign about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for managing perimenopause and menopause symptoms. The campaign must provide clear, evidence-based information on HRT types, benefits, risks, side effects, and current medical guidelines. It directly affects people experiencing perimenopause or menopause by improving access to accurate health information. The law mandates that campaign materials cover symptom management, health risks, and treatment options as specified in the public health code.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates evidence-based HRT awareness campaign to improve patient access to accurate health information, aligning with healthcare access support indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 1931: Relates to including dental implants, replacement dental prosthetic appliances, crowns and root canals as medically necessary dental care and services for coverage under the Medicaid program

Includes implants, replacement dental prosthetic appliances, crowns and root canals as medically necessary dental care and services for coverage under the Medicaid program if a qualified dentist authorizes the procedures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid coverage to include medically necessary dental procedures (implants, crowns, etc.), directly advancing patient access to dental care under public health program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 4640: Relates to onsite overdose response services and requires certain locations and venues to maintain a supply of opioid antagonists

Authorizes the commissioner of health to establish standards for approval of onsite overdose response services; requires nightlife establishments, sporting or event centers, theaters, concert venues, and amusement parks to maintain a supply of opioid antagonists; provides that emergency use of opioid antagonist is covered by good Samaritan law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates opioid antagonist availability in public venues to address overdose crises, improving emergency access to life-saving treatment95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1617: Provides for automatic enrollment and recertification simplification for Medicaid eligible recipients

This bill simplifies enrollment and recertification for New York Medicaid recipients needing long-term care. It automatically assigns people requiring community-based long-term care for over 120 days to a managed care plan (based on prior care workers, quality, and location), unless they choose otherwise. It also allows certain groups - like those in managed long-term care plans, receiving personal care services, or getting fixed Social Security income - to recertify automatically without resubmitting resource documentation, using "attestation" instead. These changes aim to reduce administrative burdens for both recipients and the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAutomates Medicaid enrollment/recertification for long-term care, reducing administrative barriers and improving access to health coverage for eligible recipients without requiring resubmission.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1476: Requires certain health care providers to disclose their disciplinary status to current and new patients

This bill requires healthcare providers found guilty of serious misconduct - such as sexual abuse, drug abuse harming patients, or inappropriate prescribing resulting in harm - to provide written disclosure to current and new patients before treatment. The disclosure must detail their disciplinary status, penalties, practice restrictions, and resources for further information. Providers must obtain a signed copy of this disclosure before the first patient visit or treatment. Exceptions apply in emergencies or if a patient is incapacitated and their representative isn’t available. The law applies to probationary orders issued on or after January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires disclosure of provider misconduct to protect patient rights and informed consent before treatment, advancing transparency in healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 5883: Establishes distinctive "Alzheimer's Awareness" license plates and provides that the funding for such be deposited in the Alzheimer's disease assistance fund

Relates to establishing distinctive "Alzheimer's Awareness" license plates; provides that the funding for such be deposited in the "Alzheimer's disease assistance fund".

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs license plate revenue to Alzheimer's disease assistance fund, providing dedicated funding for healthcare-related support services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1578: Establishes the Sickle Cell Treatment Act

This bill establishes the "Sickle Cell Treatment Act" to improve care for sickle cell disease patients in New York. It designates five "centers for excellence" (with two north of Putnam/Orange counties) and ten outpatient treatment centers based on patient populations, providing each center with annual funding ($500,000 for excellence centers, $250,000 for outpatient centers) to support specialized care, research, and equipment. The bill also modifies opioid prescribing rules to exempt sickle cell disease patients from a three-month opioid limit, ensuring they can receive necessary pain management without restrictive barriers. These changes directly affect hospitals designated as centers, sickle cell patients requiring specialized care, and healthcare providers managing chronic pain.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds specialized sickle cell centers with $500k/$250k annual grants, directly expanding targeted healthcare access and research for a critical condition.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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