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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2045: Allows persons in parental relation to a child to choose to immunize such child; repealer

Allows persons in parental relation to a child to choose to immunize such child and requires a person to submit a form to such child's school when such person wishes not to administer an immunization to such child.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill enables non-medical opt-outs from school immunizations via simple form submission, weakening public health vaccination requirements and reducing herd immunity protection.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8138: Relates to studying the adequacy of applied behavioral analysis provider networks

Directs the commissioner of health to make publicly available on the department of health website a report concerning access to applied behavior analysis for enrolled children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects report on ABA access for autism patients, aiming to improve healthcare service availability and address access gaps in mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 1017: Relates to education and outreach for drug-induced movement disorders by the department of health

Provides for education and outreach for drug-induced movement disorders by the department of health through the health care and wellness education and outreach program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health department education/outreach program for drug-induced movement disorders, advancing public health initiatives through targeted patient education and awareness.85% confidence

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8286: Establishes staffing standards for physical therapists and therapist assistants, occupational therapists and therapy assistants, respiratory therapists and therapy technicians and recreational therapists

Includes physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, respiratory therapists, respiratory therapy technicians, and recreational therapists within the existing statutory staffing standards for nursing homes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates staffing standards for therapists in nursing homes, directly improving care quality and safety in healthcare settings per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 7714: Directs the department of health to create an informational pamphlet concerning intrauterine devices

Directs the department of health to create an informational pamphlet concerning intrauterine devices; requires such informational pamphlet to be available on the department of health's website; requires practitioners to distribute such informational pamphlet to patients seeking contraceptives.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires distribution of IUD information to contraceptive patients, improving access to reproductive healthcare services.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1759: Requires the New York state cancer services program to provide various cancer screenings and diagnostic services at no cost; appropriation

Requires the New York state cancer services program to provide various cancer screenings and diagnostic services at no cost to certain persons and to provide informational pamphlets on such cancers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state appropriation for free cancer screenings, directly funding essential public health services through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires free cancer screenings/diagnostics for eligible individuals, expanding access to preventive care without cost barriers, directly advancing public health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 12, 2025

K 786: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 22, 2025, as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in the State of New York

This resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially recognize September 22, 2025, as "Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" in New York State. It aims to honor veterans who died by suicide and raise public awareness about veteran mental health, citing statistics that show veterans have higher suicide rates than the general population (e.g., 22 veterans nationwide die by suicide daily). The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally asks the Governor to issue the proclamation, aligning with National Suicide Prevention Month in September 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution promotes veteran mental health awareness via official recognition, directly addressing mental health services within healthcare topic.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransResolution honors veterans who died by suicide and raises awareness of veteran mental health, aligning with recognition and support for veterans' well-being.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4993: Establishes strict liability for injuries caused by required immunizations

Establishes a claim for strict liability against the state for any injury caused by the administration of an immunization which is mandated by a state law; gives the court of claims the power and jurisdiction to hear such a claim.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates legal remedy for injuries from mandated immunizations, protecting patient rights and ensuring accountability in public health programs.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6503: Provides for the establishment, incorporation and certification of addiction and substance abuse facilities in the city of New York

This bill amends New York's mental hygiene law to require the state commissioner to collect and publicly share data on substance abuse facilities operating in New York City (population over 1 million) by community board. It mandates that this data, updated regularly on the commissioner's website, be used when reviewing applications for new facility certifications. The bill directly affects substance use disorder service providers seeking approval in NYC and the Department of Mental Hygiene. It creates a transparent data-driven process for facility approvals without changing treatment standards or funding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates data collection and public transparency for substance abuse facility certifications, strengthening oversight and access to mental health services under New York's mental hygiene law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 6897: Requires rates paid for rehabilitation and opioid treatment be pursuant to certain fee schedules published by the office of addiction services and supports

Requires rates paid for rehabilitation and opioid treatment be pursuant to certain fee schedules published by the office of addiction services and supports.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates fee schedules for rehabilitation and opioid treatment, directly supporting criminal justice reform by ensuring structured funding for substance abuse programs that reduce recidivism.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates standardized reimbursement rates for opioid/rehab services, ensuring consistent funding and access to critical addiction treatment programs under state oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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