Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2459: Provides for automatic enrollment and recertification simplification for Medicaid eligible recipients

This bill simplifies Medicaid enrollment and recertification for eligible New Yorkers. It automatically enrolls people needing long-term community care for over 120 days into a managed care plan (without requiring them to choose one), and automatically renews coverage for four specific groups: those in managed long-term care plans, recipients of personal care services, seniors with Social Security income in the Aged, Blind and Disabled category, and Medicare Savings Program participants. This eliminates the need for these groups to submit new applications or documentation for renewal. The changes aim to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining eligibility checks for other Medicaid recipients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAutomates Medicaid enrollment/renewal, removing barriers for vulnerable groups to maintain healthcare coverage and access services95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4838: Establishes a direct support professional worker registry

Establishes a direct support professional worker registry of persons who have successfully completed a direct support professional worker education or training program approved by the commissioner of mental health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes registry for mental health workers, ensuring trained professionals are available, directly supporting mental health service infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3580: Establishes a pilot hospital medical debt relief program

Establishes a three-year pilot hospital medical debt relief program to provide hospital medical debt relief to eligible residents of the state utilizing a not-for-profit organization to identify, acquire and cancel medical debt of such eligible residents directly from health care providers in the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides medical debt relief to reduce financial barriers to healthcare access, directly improving patient affordability and access per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 5, 2026

A 9054: Relates to establishing a Legionnaires' disease awareness and education program

This bill requires New York's Department of Health to create and maintain an ongoing public awareness program about Legionnaires' disease. It mandates the department to produce and distribute educational materials on the disease's symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment to healthcare providers and the public, including updates on its website. The program must be periodically reviewed and updated based on new data, and the department must submit triennial reports to state leaders on its implementation. The program's funding and operation depend on annual appropriations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates public health education program on Legionnaires' disease symptoms and treatment, enhancing preventive care access and public health awareness.95% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6414: Enacts the "omnibus emergency services volunteer incentive act" to provide certain benefits to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers

Enacts the "omnibus emergency services volunteer incentive act" to provide benefits to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers; increases the personal income tax deduction after four or more years of service; exempts motor vehicles used in the performance of such volunteers' duties from registration fees, use taxes and special fees for volunteer license plates; authorizes the provision of municipal health insurance coverage to such volunteers; establishes a volunteer recruitment service loan forgiveness program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax deductions and exempts vehicles from fees/taxes for volunteers - direct tax relief measure95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes municipal health insurance coverage for volunteer emergency workers, expanding healthcare access for medical professionals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax deductions, vehicle exemptions, and health insurance to volunteer emergency workers, expanding their benefits and supporting employment conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Insurance

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 1019: Relates to doula access during emergency situations

Provides that maternal health care facilities are not required to grant doula access during emergencies or when such access could compromise the safety of the patient or health care team.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts mandatory doula access during emergencies, limiting patient choice in maternal care90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5062: Rules and regulations requiring nursing homes and residential health care facilities to test all residents of such nursing homes and residential healthcare facilities for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate rules and regulations requiring nursing homes and residential health care facilities to test all residents of such nursing homes and residential healthcare facilities for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates COVID-19 testing in nursing homes to protect residents' health, advancing public health safety protocols within healthcare facilities.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1754: Relates to creating a hotline for the reporting of various forms of abuse which may jeopardize the health or welfare of any person

S 1754 creates a statewide, toll-free hotline for reporting abuse that threatens health or welfare, operating 24/7 and accepting anonymous calls. The hotline must immediately forward reports to relevant agencies, including law enforcement for criminal or emergency situations, and requires the Office of Children and Family Services to establish referral procedures. It also mandates a public education campaign on elder abuse prevention, including hotline information, signs of abuse, and victim resources. The bill affects anyone reporting abuse, local social services, law enforcement, and elder abuse prevention programs. Implementation depends on available funding, as specified in the bill text.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates abuse hotline and public education campaign targeting health/welfare threats, advancing public health prevention under healthcare topic.85% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 12, 2025

S 123: Relates to prohibiting the sale of infant walkers and restricting the use of such infant walkers in certain settings

S 123 bans the sale of infant walkers by all sellers (manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and secondhand dealers) in New York State. It also restricts the use of infant walkers in child care facilities, requiring medical necessity approval from a professional for any exception. Child care facilities must receive plain-language notice about the ban and follow rules set by the Office of Children and Family Services. The law allows the attorney general to enforce the ban through injunctions and impose civil penalties for violations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans infant walkers to prevent injuries, requiring medical oversight in child care - direct public health protection aligning with injury prevention under healthcare policy.95% confidence