Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3184: Allows certain adult care facilities to arrange for limited nursing services

Allows an adult home, enriched housing facility, assisted living residence or special needs assisted living residence to provide for nursing services in the facility that are not continual, either by arrangement with a provider of nursing services or by employment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables nursing services in adult care facilities, improving access to healthcare for residents by allowing facility arrangements for limited nursing care.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 2485: Allows first responders who are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder to request line of duty sick leave

This bill allows firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel (first responders) diagnosed with work-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to request paid sick leave starting from their diagnosis date. Employers must grant this leave at the employee’s regular pay rate without reducing accrued sick or vacation time, and they cannot punish employees for using it. The law also prohibits employers from taking adverse actions like discipline or demotion for utilizing this leave. The state will reimburse smaller municipalities for costs, and current employees with PTSD diagnosed before the bill’s effective date will receive retroactive sick leave restoration.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides paid sick leave for work-related PTSD, supporting mental health access for first responders without penalty or reduced benefits.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid sick leave for work-related PTSD, protecting first responders' rights without penalty or reduced benefits, strengthening worker protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Tags Public Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1317: Allows prescriptions for controlled substances to be issued for greater than a thirty-day supply during a state of emergency

Relates to allowing prescriptions for controlled substances that are normally restricted to a thirty-day supply to be issued for greater than a thirty-day supply during a state of emergency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends access to controlled substances during emergencies by allowing longer prescriptions, improving patient access to necessary medications without frequent refills.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6077: Relates to restraint of individuals in facilities under the jurisdiction of the office of mental health

Relates to restraint of individuals in facilities under the jurisdiction of the office of mental health; establishes procedures which must be followed in order to restrain patients who are served in mental hygiene facilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes patient restraint procedures in mental health facilities, protecting patient rights and safety in healthcare settings per mental health care standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 6, 2025

S 7622: Extends certain provisions authorizing certain mental health practitioners to engage in diagnosis and the development of assessment-based treatment plans

Extends certain provisions authorizing certain mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychoanalysts to engage in diagnosis and the development of assessment-based treatment plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends diagnostic and treatment authority to mental health practitioners, expanding access to mental health services per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6408: Relates to eligibility for unemployment benefits for certain New York city emergency medical services personnel under quarantine for coronavirus (COVID-19)

Relates to eligibility for unemployment benefits for certain New York city emergency medical services personnel under quarantine for coronavirus (COVID-19); provides that such employees shall not be deprived of benefit payments by reason of COVID-19 quarantine.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects unemployment benefits for healthcare workers (EMS personnel) during COVID-19 quarantine, ensuring workforce stability during public health crisis without restricting access or funding.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures NYC EMS personnel in quarantine retain unemployment benefits, protecting worker compensation during pandemic-related work restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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vetoed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 6698: Relates to staffing standards for employees performing emergency medical services in the 911 system in a city with a population of over one million people

Sets minimum staffing standards for employees performing emergency medical services in the 911 system in a city with a population of over one million people.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets minimum staffing standards for 911 emergency medical services, improving access to timely emergency healthcare in large cities.95% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2406: Establishes residential treatment facilities

Relates to establishing 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 JusticeProvides treatment alternative to incarceration for mental health offenders, reducing prison reliance and promoting rehabilitation in criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes residential mental health treatment facilities as alternative to incarceration, directly advancing mental health services per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6002: Directs the commissioner of health to promulgate and implement rules authorizing the use of automated patient dispensing and storage systems at certain facilities

Directs the commissioner of health, in consultation with the commissioner of education, the commissioner of mental health, the commissioner of corrections and community supervision 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 certain facilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes automated drug dispensing systems in healthcare facilities, improving medication access and efficiency for patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2205: Requires disclosure of sexual offense convictions and judgments against physicians

Requires disclosure of both criminal sexual offense convictions and civil liability judgments against physicians to patients when such sexual offenses were committed against patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates disclosure of sexual offense convictions to protect patient safety and rights in healthcare, aligning with patient rights protection indicator.95% confidence

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