Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 24, 2026

S 10052: Authorizes the presence of epinephrine auto-injector devices on pre-school premises

This bill amends the Public Health Law to officially allow epinephrine auto-injectors, commonly known as EpiPens, to be present on preschool premises. By adding preschool facilities and their employees to the list of eligible entities, the legislation clarifies that these locations can legally possess and use these medical devices for emergency situations. The change takes effect ninety days after the law is enacted, ensuring a transition period before the new rule is fully in force.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to emergency medical devices in preschools, directly advancing healthcare safety and preparedness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11056: Authorizes the village of New Berlin to alienate certain parklands

This bill authorizes the Village of New Berlin to sell a specific 7.54-acre parkland to Good Shepherd Communities for the purpose of building a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. A key condition of the sale is that the village must use the proceeds to buy new land or improve existing parks to replace the area being sold. The legislation also requires the village to follow any federal rules regarding the conversion of parkland if the land was previously funded by federal grants. If approved, the village's governing body will determine the final terms of the sale at fair market value.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes sale of land to build a skilled nursing facility, expanding healthcare access and infrastructure.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 28, 2026

K 1216: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate April 2026 as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. The measure aims to highlight the rising rates of this disease and encourage the public to seek early screening for symptoms like persistent heartburn. By raising awareness, the resolution hopes to educate New Yorkers about the link between gastroesophageal reflux disease and esophageal cancer. The bill is a symbolic gesture that does not create new laws or funding but serves to bring attention to the issue through a formal proclamation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes esophageal cancer awareness and encourages early screening, directly supporting public health initiatives and patient access to care.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

K 1234: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 29, 2026, as Undiagnosed Rare Disease Day in the State of New York

This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize April 29, 2026, as Undiagnosed Rare Disease Day in New York. The measure aims to raise public awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with rare conditions that have not yet been diagnosed. By aligning with a national observance, the bill highlights the emotional, physical, and financial burdens these patients and their families often endure. The resolution does not change laws or allocate funds but serves as a symbolic gesture to honor those affected and encourage community empathy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness for undiagnosed rare diseases, highlighting patient burdens and aligning with national observance to improve public understanding of healthcare challenges.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 10340: Requires reporting of the tick-borne disease of Alpha-gal syndrome

This bill requires healthcare providers and facilities to report cases of Alpha-gal syndrome, a serious allergic reaction triggered by tick bites, to state health authorities. It mandates that the state health commissioner create rules to make this condition a reportable disease and include it in official tick-borne disease surveillance reports. The legislation aims to improve tracking and monitoring of this condition by ensuring consistent data collection from medical professionals. The changes will not take effect immediately but will begin approximately 260 days after the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates reporting of Alpha-gal syndrome to improve disease tracking and public health surveillance.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10366: Requires certain retailers stock nicotine replacement therapy products

Requires certain retailers stock nicotine replacement therapy products; establishes procedures in how nicotine replacement therapy products may be sold.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates retailers to stock nicotine replacement therapy, improving patient access to cessation aids and supporting public health goals.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 1, 2026

A 11208: Requires certain retailers stock nicotine replacement therapy products

Requires certain retailers stock nicotine replacement therapy products; establishes procedures in how nicotine replacement therapy products may be sold.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to nicotine replacement therapy, a key healthcare product for smoking cessation.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 8, 2026

S 10257: Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program

Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program for advanced degrees in nursing; provides such incentives shall be awarded annually, on a competitive basis, to registered professional nurses and certified nurse practitioners who are in a masters or doctoral program and agree to teach nursing for one year for each year such incentive is awarded.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a scholarship incentive for nursing faculty, directly supporting educators and enhancing the nursing education workforce.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a scholarship incentive program to fund nursing faculty, directly strengthening healthcare workforce development and education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 11301: Establishes a framework for regenerative medicine and cell-based therapies

Establishes the "New York regenerative medicine advancement and patient protection act" to build framework for regenerative medicine and cell-based therapies; creates patient protections and disclosure requirements; authorizes limited physician use of qualifying regenerative medicine protocols; creates a regenerative medicine registry; establishes the New York regenerative medicine innovation program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a regulatory framework for regenerative medicine, creates patient protections, and funds an innovation program to advance healthcare capabilities.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10360: Recognizes suicide as a line of duty death for the purposes of certain death benefits

This bill allows public safety officers, such as police, firefighters, and correction officers, to receive accidental death benefits if they die by suicide under specific circumstances. It qualifies these deaths as line-of-duty incidents when the suicide is linked to post-traumatic stress disorder from a work-related traumatic event or occurs within 45 days of such an event. The law establishes a legal presumption that these suicides are connected to the officer's trauma unless medical evidence proves otherwise, ensuring eligible families can access financial support without proving willful negligence.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands death benefits for public safety officers who die by suicide due to work-related trauma, effectively supporting mental health recognition and financial protection for affected individuals.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands death benefits for public safety officers by recognizing suicide linked to work trauma as a line-of-duty death, strengthening worker protections.85% confidence

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