Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 8043: Directs the commissioner of mental health to conduct a study of child- and youth-targeted mobile crisis outreach teams in New York state

Directs the commissioner of mental health to conduct a study of child- and youth-targeted mobile crisis outreach teams in New York state, and deliver a report including the findings and recommendations of such study to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs study of youth mental health crisis outreach teams, aiming to improve access to mental health services through evidence-based recommendations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3452: Relates to the removal of a criminal action to a veterans treatment court

S 3452 allows criminal cases involving eligible veterans to be transferred to a veterans treatment court within the same county or an adjacent county, expanding access for veterans facing charges in areas without such courts. The transfer requires the veteran's request, court approval, and the district attorney's consent, following a model used in drug courts. This change would immediately more than double the number of counties where veterans can access specialized treatment programs addressing underlying issues like mental health or substance abuse. The bill applies to pending felony cases in local criminal courts and aims to broaden New York's existing network of 20 veterans treatment courts.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes veterans treatment courts as a rehabilitative alternative to traditional criminal justice, following drug court models to address underlying issues and reduce recidivism for eligible veterans.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to veterans' treatment programs (mental health/substance abuse) via specialized courts, improving healthcare access for veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands access to veterans treatment courts for eligible veterans facing criminal charges, improving specialized service access through court transfer pathways.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Substance Abuse Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 3814: Imposes a tax on out-of-state transfers, dividends, payments, and loans by certain accident and health insurance companies and health maintenance organizations

Imposes a tax on out-of-state transfers, dividends, payments, and loans by certain accident and health insurance companies and health maintenance organizations to be deposited in the New York state agency trust fund, distressed provider assistance account.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes tax on insurers to fund distressed provider assistance, increasing state revenue for targeted program per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill imposes tax on insurers/HMOs to fund distressed provider assistance, directly supporting healthcare access by aiding struggling providers through dedicated state funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3406: Relates to the compensation of certain emergency medical technicians who are providing emergency medical services, and their supervisors, during outbreaks of infectious diseases

Provides for a hazardous pay differential for certain emergency medical technicians who are providing emergency medical services, and their supervisors, during outbreaks of infectious diseases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides hazardous pay differential for EMTs and supervisors during infectious disease outbreaks, directly funding healthcare workforce compensation during public health crises.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2197: Establishes training and registration requirements for kidney dialysis patient care technicians

This bill establishes mandatory training and registration requirements for individuals who perform kidney dialysis services but are not licensed as doctors, nurses, or physician assistants (referred to as "kidney dialysis patient care technicians"). It requires the health commissioner to set training standards covering roles, dialysis therapy, and legal responsibilities, which must be provided by dialysis centers, schools, or approved organizations. Technicians must complete training and register with the state to use the title or provide services, though current workers with two years of experience before the law's effective date are exempt from registration for one year. The law takes effect 365 days after enactment, with implementation rules to be finalized beforehand.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates training/registration for dialysis technicians to ensure safety and competence, directly improving patient care quality in healthcare services.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 832: Relates to requiring at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses

Requires at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses and for state colleges and universities to update such ratio every five years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires mental health staff ratio on campuses, enhancing student support services and access to care within higher education institutions.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires mental health staff ratio on campuses, expanding access to student mental health services per bill's explicit mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6098: Enacts the uniform emergency volunteer health practitioners act for declared state disaster emergencies

Enacts the "uniform emergency volunteer health practitioners act" for declared state disaster emergencies; establishes a system to deploy health service workers from out of state during a state disaster emergency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables out-of-state health practitioners during disasters, improving emergency healthcare access and workforce deployment during crises.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 17, 2025

S 7474: Relates to establishing a cause of action for medical monitoring

Establishes a cause of action for medical monitoring for a person with or without a present injury or disease; establishes a statute of limitation for such cause of action.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes legal right for medical monitoring, strengthening patient rights and access to ongoing health assessments without requiring current injury.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3409: Authorizes real property taxing jurisdictions to grant a partial tax exemption for property purchased by a clinician in a clinician shortage area

Authorizes real property taxing jurisdictions to grant a partial tax exemption for property purchased by a clinician in a clinician shortage area, as determined by the commissioner of health, which will be such clinician's primary residence and they will practice in such shortage area; provides state aid to taxing jurisdictions which grant the exemption to the extent of the tax savings provided to clinicians.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides partial property tax exemption for clinicians in shortage areas with state aid, offering targeted tax relief while maintaining fiscal balance for jurisdictions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax incentives to attract clinicians to shortage areas, improving healthcare access and workforce availability in underserved regions.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax exemption for clinicians' primary residences in shortage areas, increasing affordability for healthcare workers and indirectly supporting housing access in underserved regions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8320: Creates a distinctive parking placard to allow midwives to park closer to patients' homes in order to provide swift care

Bill A 8320 creates a distinctive parking placard for duly licensed midwives. This placard allows midwives to park their motor vehicles for up to one hour in areas where parking is prohibited by signs, but not where stopping or standing is prohibited, while attending to a patient nearby. Midwives can apply to the commissioner for this special placard, which requires annual verification and a one-time service charge. The purpose is to provide midwives quicker access and swift care to their patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables midwives to park closer to patients, improving access to care. Directly enhances patient access to midwifery services, aligning with healthcare access indicators.95% confidence

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