Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3210: Authorizes the creation of a distinctive brain tumor awareness license plate; creates the brain tumor research and support fund

Authorizes the creation of a distinctive brain tumor awareness license plate; creates the brain tumor research and support fund; provides that moneys of the brain tumor research and support fund may be expended to offset costs associated with medicaid fee for service coverage of tumor treating fields therapy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a fund to offset Medicaid costs for tumor treating fields therapy, directly expanding healthcare coverage and funding for a specific treatment under public health programs.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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signed · New York · Assembly Dec 4, 2025

A 1195: Relates to mandatory health insurance coverage for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer

Requires that health insurance policies shall provide coverage for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer; provides that no patient cost sharing shall be imposed for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for lung cancer screenings with no patient cost-sharing, expanding access and protecting patient rights per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

passed · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 381: Relates to certain notices and guidelines regarding mental health services and resources available to employees

Directs the commissioner of labor to create and distribute to employers written materials regarding mental health services and resources available to employees to be posted in the workplace; directs voluntary guidance for employers to put in place strategies and programs to support the mental health and wellness of their employees; provides that such guidance be in written and digital resources and in English or translated to an additional primary language or languages as applicable.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health resource materials for employers, promoting workplace mental health access and support per bill's directive to distribute written/digital resources.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates mental health resources for employees, advancing workplace wellness and support under labor standards90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1407: Relates to the practice of pharmacy and administration of immunizations

This bill authorizes licensed pharmacists to administer flu vaccinations to individuals aged nine years or older. It amends the education law to explicitly permit pharmacists to provide flu shots without requiring a separate physician order for this specific service. The change directly affects pharmacists by expanding their scope of practice and the public by increasing access to flu vaccinations for children (starting at age 9) and adults at pharmacies. This is a straightforward policy update that modifies existing law to allow broader flu shot availability through pharmacy settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes pharmacists to administer flu shots to children (age 9+) without physician orders, expanding public access to vaccinations and increasing healthcare service availability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 4948: Relates to reimbursement for non-medical transportation for individuals with a substance use disorder to receive peer support services

This bill requires the state to reimburse non-medical transportation costs for individuals with substance use disorders attending peer support services. The state office must establish reimbursement rates by April 2026, working with health officials to seek Medicaid funding and utilize federal grants like opioid response funds. It directly affects people seeking peer support services and the state’s funding mechanisms for addiction treatment access. The law creates a concrete system to cover transportation expenses, excluding medical transport, and takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires state reimbursement for transportation to peer support services for substance use disorder, directly expanding access to addiction treatment by removing a key barrier.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3568: Relates to access to mental health care services for emergency dispatchers

Provides that a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract shall not require that an emergency dispatcher employed by a municipality obtain approval from, or provide notice to, a supervisor to access mental or behavioral health care services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves supervisor approval barriers for emergency dispatchers accessing mental health care, directly improving access to mental health services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents employers from restricting mental health care access for dispatchers via collective bargaining agreements, directly protecting workers' rights under employment terms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1715: Establishes a hyperbaric oxygen therapy pilot program

S 1715 establishes a five-year pilot program in New York State to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy (a treatment using high-pressure oxygen) to veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder. The program requires the state health commissioner to collect annual data from participating providers on costs and effectiveness, with a final report due by December 31, 2031, to state officials. Eligible veterans must be New York residents with a diagnosed condition and receive a prescription from a licensed medical professional. The program aims to evaluate the therapy's cost and efficiency for veterans through this data-driven assessment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes pilot program funding hyperbaric therapy for veterans with PTSD/TBI, improving access to mental health and trauma treatment services through state-funded healthcare expansion.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates targeted healthcare access for veterans with TBI/PTSD via pilot program, directly advancing veteran healthcare benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 31: Relates to creating the health emergency response data system

Relates to creating the health emergency response data system, which collects information and statistical data relating to public health emergencies in order to assist the department of health, other government entities, health care providers, and the public in understanding and responding to public health emergencies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates data system to enhance public health emergency response, strengthening public health program infrastructure and aiding department of health coordination.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9148: Relates to the use of fluoroscopy by physician assistants

This bill allows licensed physician assistants in New York to use fluoroscopy (real-time X-ray imaging) during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, but only after completing specific training. It requires physician assistants to finish an approved 80-hour program (40 hours didactic + 40 hours clinical) and pass a competency exam. The law directly affects physician assistants seeking to perform fluoroscopy-guided procedures, expanding their scope of practice under these defined conditions. It does not change existing licensing for radiographers or nuclear medicine technologists. The training requirements must be approved by the New York State Department of Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands physician assistant scope of practice for fluoroscopy-guided procedures after training, improving provider capacity for diagnostic/therapeutic care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 216: Directs the department of environmental conservation to establish an installation grant program and a maintenance rebate program for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment

Directs the department of environmental conservation to establish a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment installation grant program, providing a one-time grant to private well users for the installation of PFAS treatment or service connection to a public water system; directs the department of environmental conservation to establish a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment maintenance rebate program, providing a rebate to private well users for the maintenance of PFAS treatment equipment.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds PFAS removal treatment installations and maintenance for private wells, directly addressing water pollution and protecting public health/environmental resources from harmful chemicals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses PFAS water contamination - a public health hazard - by funding treatment programs to prevent health issues linked to toxic exposure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Drinking Water

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