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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1733: Establishes residential treatment facilities

Establishes residential treatment facilities as an alternative to incarceration designated by the commissioner for the care and treatment of persons with serious mental illness who are accused of at least one felony level crime.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill replaces incarceration with mental health treatment for felony defendants, reducing prison reliance and advancing rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates residential treatment facilities for mental illness as alternative to incarceration, directly supporting mental health services95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 4583: Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents of children and their children

Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents and their children; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish rules and regulations relating to conditions in institutions and correctional facilities and the treatment and care of birthing parents in such institutions and facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires humane treatment standards for incarcerated birthing parents, advancing human rights within correctional facilities per bill's explicit language.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates healthcare standards for incarcerated birthing parents, requiring treatment regulations to protect health and safety in correctional facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4304: Enacts the "paid sick leave act"

S 4304, the "Paid Sick Leave Act," requires all employers (including state/local governments) to provide paid sick leave to employees. Employees earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 20 hours worked, up to 80 hours annually (40 hours for small businesses with fewer than 10 employees), for their own illness, medical care, or caring for family members (including adopted/foster relatives). The law prohibits employer retaliation for using sick leave, mandates workplace posting of employee rights, and requires employers to maintain records for four years. It applies to all employees regardless of work schedule or employment status.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePaid sick leave enables healthcare access by allowing time off for illness/medical care without wage loss, improving patient access and protecting rights to seek care.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires paid sick leave for workers, protects against retaliation, and expands employee benefits - directly strengthening labor protections under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 17, 2026

A 7013: Relates to the rates of payment for certified home health agencies

This bill (A 7013) requires New York State to implement a standardized episodic payment system for certified home health agencies by October 1, 2025, affecting all Medicaid managed care plans, child health insurance plans, and Essential Plans operating in the state. It mandates that the state commissioner notify these plans that episodic payments are the standard method for covering home health services, emphasizing their role in improving patient care and reducing avoidable hospital costs. The bill allows managed care plans and home health agencies to agree on alternative payment rates, including value-based options tied to health outcomes. This change directly modifies how home health services are funded and accessed within New York's Medicaid and insurance systems.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates standardized episodic payments for home health agencies to improve patient care and reduce hospital costs, aligning with healthcare strengthening indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7642: Relates to discrimination against vaccinated persons

This bill prohibits businesses like hotels, transportation services, and entertainment venues from denying services to customers solely because they received a vaccine. It makes it a misdemeanor for innkeepers, common carriers, or amusement venues to exclude vaccinated people from accommodations or privileges. The law directly affects businesses that provide public services and sets a legal penalty for discriminatory actions based on vaccination status. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, with no delay or exception for vaccination status.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents discrimination against vaccinated individuals, promoting public health initiatives by removing barriers to vaccination access and protecting individuals from exclusion in service settings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 30, 2026

S 7581: Establishes a public awareness campaign related to maternal depression; appropriation

This bill establishes a public awareness program within the Department of Health to educate the public and maternal healthcare providers about maternal depression. The program aims to inform people about the risks and available remedies for this condition. It also creates a dedicated "maternal depression fund" to support these efforts. To initiate the program, the bill appropriates $20 million to the Department of Health.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $20M for maternal depression public awareness program, explicitly increasing state funding for a public health initiative.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $20M for maternal depression awareness program and fund, directly supporting mental health services within healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5477: Relates to pretrial mental health and substance abuse evaluations and treatment for certain defendants and establishes the pretrial mental health and substance abuse services bail fund

Relates to pretrial mental health and substance abuse evaluations and treatment for certain defendants; establishes the pretrial mental health and substance abuse services bail fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a dedicated state fund for pretrial mental health services, allocating budget resources to support this program.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes pretrial mental health/substance abuse services and a dedicated fund, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through treatment access rather than incarceration.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes fund for pretrial mental health/substance abuse services, directly funding healthcare access for defendants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 8, 2025

K 309: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Donate Life Month

This resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Donate Life Month. It aims to raise public awareness about organ and tissue donation, encourage New Yorkers to register as donors through the New York State Donate Life Registry, and honor the life-saving impact of donors and their families. The resolution does not create new laws but requests a ceremonial proclamation to support ongoing efforts to address the critical shortage of donors.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePromotes organ donation awareness and registration, aligning with public health initiatives to improve access to life-saving transplants.60% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5991: Requires employers provide its employees paid leave

S 5991, the "LEAVE Act," requires most employers to provide paid sick leave and paid leave based on company size: small businesses (4+ employees with >$1M income) must offer 40 hours paid sick leave and 40 hours paid leave annually; mid-sized (5-99 employees) get 40 hours each; large businesses (100+) get 56 hours sick leave and 40 hours paid leave. Employees accrue leave at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, with protections covering medical needs, family care, and domestic violence situations (including safety planning and legal support). The bill also mandates 20 hours of paid prenatal leave annually starting in 2025, to be taken in hourly increments at the employee’s regular pay rate. It applies to all covered employers in the state and prohibits requiring confidential health disclosures as a condition for leave.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides paid leave for medical needs, improving access to healthcare services without financial penalty for employees90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid sick leave and other leave for employees, expanding worker benefits and protecting rights for medical/family needs per bill requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 8, 2026

A 2142: Enacts the medical psilocybin act

This bill creates a regulated program to allow the medical use of psilocybin, a compound found in certain mushrooms, for treating specific health conditions. It directly affects qualified patients diagnosed with issues like treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, or substance use disorders, as well as licensed healthcare providers and designated caregivers. Under the act, the state would establish rules for licensing producers, setting safety standards, and requiring that patients receive psilocybin in a controlled, supervised setting. The legislation also provides legal protection from criminal penalties for the possession and use of psilocybin when obtained through this new medical framework.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly legalizes psilocybin for treating health conditions, expanding mental health treatment options and aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence

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