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in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 6569: Enacts the consumer wheelchair repair bill of rights act

Enacts the "consumer wheelchair repair bill of rights act" requiring manufacturers to make available certain documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, or tools necessary for repairing equipment; establishes a timely repair for wheelchair program; deems all wheelchair repairs needed within 5 years of initial prescription medically necessary.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires manufacturers to provide repair resources and deems wheelchair repairs medically necessary within 5 years, improving patient access to essential healthcare devices.90% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate Nov 12, 2025

S 7807: Expands the definition of epinephrine devices to include epinephrine nasal sprays

Defines epinephrine device as a single-use device or nasal spray device used for the automatic injection or administration of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body for the purpose of emergency treatment of a person appearing to experience anaphylactic symptoms.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands access to emergency anaphylaxis treatment by including nasal sprays in device definitions, improving patient access to life-saving care.85% confidence

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2349: Relates to imposing a nursing home purchase moratorium on those who own or have owned failing facilities

This bill prevents nursing home owners who have operated facilities with poor safety or quality inspection scores from purchasing new facilities for 24 months. It requires all applicants to disclose every nursing home they or their spouses own in the state, and the health department blocks purchases if any disclosed facility had recent violations. Owners must wait until the failing facility meets all standards for 24 consecutive months before buying new properties. The law applies to individuals, corporations, and other entities seeking to expand their nursing home operations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents owners of failing nursing homes from purchasing new facilities, requiring quality improvements before acquisitions. Strengthens patient safety standards in healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBlocks nursing home owners with safety violations from purchasing new facilities, enforcing higher safety standards to protect workers in healthcare settings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 10, 2026

A 5840: Relates to dispensing certain individuals with opioid reversal drugs upon discharge

Bill A 5840 requires hospitals and certain inpatient facilities to dispense at least two doses of opioid reversal drugs to individuals who appear to be at risk for a substance use disorder upon their discharge. This applies to discharges from emergency departments, general hospitals, and inpatient facilities licensed by the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services or the office of mental health. Additionally, the bill updates existing law to ensure hospitals inform individuals with or at risk for a substance use disorder about available treatment services upon treatment commencement, admission, or discharge. The goal is to provide at-risk individuals with immediate access to opioid reversal medication.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates opioid reversal drugs at discharge for at-risk patients, enhancing public health access and overdose prevention per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5356: Directs the office of mental health to conduct a study on the effects of abuse suffered while incarcerated on formerly incarcerated individuals

This bill requires the Office of Mental Health, working with the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, to study how abuse experienced during incarceration affects formerly incarcerated individuals. The study must examine both short-term and long-term mental, behavioral, and physical health impacts, associated costs, and identify effective treatment approaches. Within one year of the bill's effective date, the Office must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the governor and legislative leaders. The bill directly affects formerly incarcerated people by mandating an analysis of abuse-related harms they face post-incarceration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStudies incarceration abuse effects to inform mental health treatments, advancing rehabilitation efforts in criminal justice reform85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates study on incarceration abuse's mental health impacts to identify effective treatments, directly supporting mental health services under healthcare policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8183: Relates to requirements for certain mental health practitioners to be issued privilege to diagnose and develop assessment-based treatment plans

Provides alternate education and experience requirements for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychoanalysts licensed prior to 06/24/2027, to be issued privilege to diagnose and develop assessment-based treatment plans; removes fees for application for such diagnostic privileges.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves fees and expands diagnostic privileges for mental health practitioners, improving access to mental health services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7472: Limits co-payments for physical and occupational therapy services

This bill limits out-of-pocket costs for physical and occupational therapy by capping co-payments at 20% of the total reimbursement paid to the provider. It directly affects insured individuals who use these services under group health, accident, or health insurance plans. The key provision requires all such policies to comply with the 20% co-payment limit, regardless of whether therapy is provided by a physician or a licensed therapist. This applies to services covered under physician referrals and replaces previous higher co-payment thresholds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps patient co-pays for therapy at 20%, reducing out-of-pocket costs and improving access to covered services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 9026: Requires the testing of baby food and infant formula for toxic heavy metals and the disclosure of such test results

This bill (A 9026, "Baby Food Safety and Transparency Act") requires baby food manufacturers sold in the state to test products for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury at least monthly using accredited labs. Manufacturers must publicly disclose test results via QR codes on labels showing metal levels and linking to FDA health information. Products exceeding state-established safety limits (based on federal standards) cannot be sold. The law directly affects baby food manufacturers and aims to increase transparency for parents, supplementing but not replacing federal requirements.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTests baby food for environmental pollutants (arsenic, lead, cadmium, mercury), requiring disclosure to protect public health from contamination linked to environmental pollution sources.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates toxic metal testing in baby food to protect infant health, directly advancing public health safety standards under healthcare policy.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 749: Provides for coordination between the department of health and the state long-term care ombudsperson regarding residential health care facilities

Provides for coordination between the department of health and the state long-term care ombudsperson regarding residential health care facilities, including such facilities' compliance with state and federal law, and histories of complaints.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates coordination between health department and ombudsman to ensure facility compliance and address complaints, strengthening oversight of residential care facilities and protecting resident rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6368: Enacts the "children and recovering mothers (CHARM) act"

Enacts the "children and recovering mothers (CHARM) act" to provide guidance, education and assistance to healthcare providers caring for expectant mothers with substance use disorder; provides for the screening of newborns for substance abuse exposure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides guidance, education, and screening for maternal substance use disorder, enhancing care access and public health programs for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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