Healthcare

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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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3105: Relates to reciprocity agreements with other states for medical cannabis programs

Provides for reciprocity agreements with other states for medical cannabis programs; directs the cannabis control board to promulgate regulations for the approval of pre-roll products in the medical cannabis program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables cross-state medical cannabis access and regulates products, expanding patient access to healthcare services within medical cannabis programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5939: Relates to payments by a pharmacy benefit manager to participating pharmacies

Requires a pharmacy benefit manager to pay a participating pharmacy at minimum at the national average drug acquisition cost (NADAC) rate, or at the pharmacy acquisition cost rate if greater or there is not a NADAC rate, plus a professional dispensing fee that is at minimum the professional dispensing fee paid under the state medical assistance program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires PBMs to pay pharmacies fair rates (NADAC or higher), preventing underpayment that could restrict medication access and protect pharmacy viability.85% 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

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 6983: Establishes the New York dignity in pregnancy and childbirth act and requires hospitals and other facilities that provide perinatal care to implement an evidence-based implicit bias program

Establishes the New York dignity in pregnancy and childbirth act; requires hospitals and other facilities that provide perinatal care to implement an evidence-based implicit bias program for all health care providers involved in the perinatal care of patients within those facilities; requires the department of health to publish reports on maternal morbidity and pregnancy related deaths.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates bias programs for perinatal care providers and patient rights info, protecting patients in healthcare delivery per topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 2644: Prohibits the retrospective denial of payment for substance use disorder treatment services

Prohibits the retrospective denial of payment for substance use disorder treatment services if an insured was covered for such services at the time treatment was initiated; requires insurers to notify a treatment provider when an insured has lost coverage based on termination of the insured's employment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurers from retroactively denying payment for substance use disorder treatment when covered at treatment initiation, protecting patient access to mental health services and ensuring coverage continuity.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 6749: Provides for insurance coverage of comprehensive annual medical examinations for firefighters

Provides for insurance coverage of comprehensive annual medical examinations for firefighters due to their increased risk for cancer and cancer-related diseases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for firefighter cancer screenings, expanding preventive health access for high-risk group.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides insurance coverage for firefighters' cancer-related medical exams, directly improving workplace safety for high-risk workers as per Labor & Employment standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10467: Authorizes pharmacists to dispense HIV pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis

This bill allows licensed pharmacists to dispense HIV pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis medications upon receiving an order from a physician or certified nurse practitioner. For post-exposure prevention, pharmacists can provide up to a seven-day starter pack, while pre-exposure prevention requires a supply of at least thirty days but no more than sixty days. To qualify for pre-exposure medication, patients must present a recent negative HIV test, confirm they have no symptoms of acute infection, and not be taking contraindicated drugs. Pharmacists must complete specific training, provide written educational materials to patients, and direct those who test positive for HIV to appropriate medical care providers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to HIV prevention medications by allowing pharmacists to dispense them, strengthening public health services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10833: Relates to disability benefits for certain individuals employed by the Nassau county police department

Provides a performance of duty presumption for diseases of the heart for members who serve as an ambulance medical technician, ambulance medical coordinator, ambulance medical technician/supervisor or a member who performs ambulance medical technician related services, or a police medic, police medic coordinator, police medic supervisor, bureau director police emergency ambulance services - county, assistant bureau director police emergency ambulance services - county, or a member who performs police medic or police emergency ambulance related services and is employed in the Nassau county police department.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a presumption for heart disease benefits for medical personnel, protecting their health and access to disability coverage.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands disability benefits and establishes a presumption for specific police roles, strengthening worker protections and benefits.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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