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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 10, 2025

A 8459: Relates to statewide opioid settlement agreements

Clarifies that certain provisions related to statewide opioid settlement agreements shall cover settlements and releases related to any entities involved in the prescription drug marketing, supply and payment chain that may have contributed to the opioid epidemic through illegal conduct.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies settlement coverage for opioid epidemic entities, enabling funds for public health initiatives addressing the crisis.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6472: Establishes a Black youth suicide prevention task force

Establishes a Black youth suicide prevention task force to study the current mental health practices and suicide prevention of Black youth age 5 through 18 years and make recommendations therefor; provides for the number of members, manner of appointment and the topics to be reviewed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates a task force to study and improve Black youth mental health services, directly advancing suicide prevention within healthcare policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5994: Directs the commissioner of health to promulgate and implement rules authorizing the use of automated patient dispensing and storage systems at pharmacies

Directs the commissioner of health, in consultation with the commissioner of education, the commissioner of mental health, and the state board of pharmacy, to promulgate and implement rules and regulations authorizing the use of automated patient dispensing and storage systems for distribution of prescription and non-prescription drugs and medical devices at pharmacies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes automated pharmacy systems to improve medication access and dispensing efficiency, aligning with healthcare service enhancement indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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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

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 7, 2025

K 311: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

This resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in New York State, promoting public education about oral cancer and early detection. It highlights that oral cancer often has no early symptoms but has higher survival rates when caught early through routine dental screenings. The resolution does not create new laws but encourages the Governor to support awareness efforts, emphasizing the importance of annual dental exams for all New Yorkers over 17.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePromotes oral cancer awareness and early detection through public education, encouraging annual dental screenings to improve health outcomes and aligns with public health initiatives.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3635: Relates to requiring inspections for Legionnaires' disease in certain locations

This bill requires annual inspections by New York's Department of Health to check for Legionnaires' disease in specific locations like apartment complexes, senior centers, spas, restaurants, and grocery stores. The commissioner of health will determine which locations are susceptible and must undergo inspection. Building owners and operators in these venues would need to schedule annual inspections. This directly affects multi-unit housing and public facilities where the disease could spread.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires annual health inspections in public facilities to prevent Legionnaires' disease outbreaks, directly advancing public health protection and disease prevention measures.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5433: Establishes the New York state service corps, relates to the New York state service corps - health services track; repealer

This bill creates the New York State Service Corps, administered by the Department of Labor with coordination from the Departments of Parks, Recreation, and Health. It provides educational service opportunities - including residential programs, fellowships, and internships - for youth, recent graduates, retirees, and individuals pursuing high school equivalency, without replacing civil service positions. The bill also establishes a specific health services track that places health professionals (such as nurses and therapists) in eligible facilities with critical staffing shortages, including correctional centers, mental health facilities, and non-profit health centers serving Medicaid-eligible patients. This track replaces previous public health law provisions to increase health services availability in underserved settings.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates educational service opportunities (fellowships, internships) for youth and high school equivalency seekers, expanding access to education.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a health services track placing health professionals in service roles, advancing healthcare workforce development without replacing civil service positions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Medicaid Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 708: Provides direct reciprocal certification for certain emergency medical technicians

Provides direct reciprocal certification for emergency medical technicians who possess a current certification from the national registry of emergency medical technicians.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFacilitates EMT workforce mobility through reciprocal certification, supporting access to emergency medical services under healthcare's medical professionals category.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4538: Requires health care professionals to prescribe opioid antagonists when prescribing an opioid

Requires health care professionals to prescribe opioid antagonists when prescribing an opioid and discuss the dangers of opioid addiction with such patient in a manner consistent with regulations promulgated by the commissioner of health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates opioid antagonists with opioid prescriptions to prevent addiction, directly protecting patient safety and advancing public health initiatives in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4081: Establishes the COVID heroes grant program

Establishes the COVID heroes grant program to award a lump sum pay differential of $2,500 to essential SUNY hospital employees who worked during the COVID-19 state disaster emergency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds essential healthcare workers with $2,500 grant during pandemic, directly supporting healthcare workforce stability and compensation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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