Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 7077: Provides for expanded non-medical in-home services, non-institutional respite services, case management services, and ancillary services without a prescription or physician's order; repealer

Provides for expanded non-medical in-home services, non-institutional respite services, case management services, and ancillary services without a prescription or physician's order; repeals certain cost sharing requirements for such services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands non-medical in-home/respite services without prescription requirement and repeals cost-sharing, improving access to healthcare support services.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 357: Relates to certified registered nurse anesthetists

Defines the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetist; requires collaboration with a licensed physician qualified to determine the need for anesthesia services; requires licensing; defines qualifications.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes licensing and physician collaboration requirements for nurse anesthetists, ensuring qualified care delivery and patient safety within healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6919: Relates to insurance coverage for dental night guards

Provides that dental insurance coverage shall include coverage for night guards; defines dental night guards; provides that dental night guards shall be covered under Medicaid.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates dental insurance coverage for night guards, expanding access to dental services under Medicaid per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1014: Relates to continuing education requirements for the profession of psychology

This bill requires psychologists in New York to complete three hours of diversity, equity, and inclusion coursework during each three-year registration period as part of their mandatory continuing education. It directly affects all licensed psychologists renewing their registration, alongside existing requirements for three hours of ethics training. The law specifies that this DEI coursework must be part of approved learning activities, with non-compliance resulting in denial of registration or practice authorization. The requirement applies immediately to all psychologists, including those with first registration dates after January 1, 2021, on a prorated basis.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires DEI training for psychologists, enhancing mental health professional competency and patient care within healthcare services.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1842: Relates to mandatory continuing education for teachers relating to mental health issues and trauma informed care

This bill requires New York State teachers to complete 10 hours of specific mental health and trauma-informed training during each five-year teaching license renewal period. It mandates that this training cover topics like trauma-informed care, identifying mental health symptoms, adverse childhood experiences, crisis de-escalation, and mental health first aid. The training must be part of the existing 100-hour continuing education requirement for teachers. The law applies directly to all licensed teachers and school leaders seeking license renewal after July 1, 2026. The New York State Education Department will develop the required course standards and content.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 10 hours of mental health/trauma training for teachers, directly supporting educator capacity and student mental health needs within K-12 education framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health training for teachers covering symptom identification, trauma-informed care, and crisis de-escalation, directly supporting school-based mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Teachers

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

A 4613: Modernizes the practice of podiatry

This bill modernizes podiatry practice by expanding podiatrists' authority to perform specific ankle surgeries. It creates two new privilege levels: "standard ankle surgery" (allowing soft tissue and bone procedures) and "advanced ankle surgery" (permitting fracture fixation, fusion, arthroscopy, and certain rod insertions). Podiatrists must obtain these privileges through department-issued certifications, and the bill defines "ankle" precisely to clarify scope. It also establishes a limited permit for training in advanced procedures under physician supervision, while restricting podiatrists from performing total ankle replacements or treating pilon fractures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands podiatrists' surgical authority, improving patient access to specialized foot/ankle care without requiring additional specialists.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 20, 2026

A 8714: Requires the superintendent of financial services to audit certain reports to ensure such insurers are in full compliance with federal and state mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements

Requires the superintendent of financial services to audit certain reports to ensure such insurers are in full compliance with federal and state mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires audits to ensure insurers comply with mental health parity laws, protecting patient access to equal coverage under federal/state requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9265: Authorizes the imposition of penalties on subcontractors for failure to adhere to the standards for prompt, fair and equitable settlement of claims for health care and payments for health care services

Authorizes the imposition of penalties on subcontractors for failure to adhere to the standards for prompt, fair and equitable settlement of claims for health care and payments for health care services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnforces prompt, fair settlement of healthcare claims, protecting provider payment rights and ensuring equitable service payments.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 4747: Establishes an intensive addiction recovery and mental health integrated services pilot program

Establishes an intensive addiction recovery and mental health integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and mental health integrated services to individuals with significant addiction and mental health issues who have had multiple and frequent treatment episodes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates integrated addiction/mental health pilot program to expand access for high-need individuals, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2025

S 1814: Replaces the words addict and addicts with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof

This bill updates various state laws by replacing the terms "addict" and "addicts" with "person with substance use disorder" or similar variations. It amends sections of the judiciary law, mental hygiene law, and public health law to reflect this change. This affects legal proceedings, medical treatment, and official definitions related to individuals experiencing substance use challenges. The primary aim is to standardize person-first language across relevant statutes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUpdates terminology to person-first language in mental health/public health laws, reducing stigma and supporting patient-centered care in substance use treatment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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