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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3676: Establishes the Sickle Cell Treatment Act

This bill designates five "centers for excellence" and ten outpatient treatment centers across New York State specifically for sickle cell disease care. Centers for excellence (located north of Putnam and Orange counties) receive $500,000 annually for specialized research and treatment, while outpatient centers receive $250,000 annually to manage patient care. It also modifies opioid prescribing rules to exempt sickle cell disease patients from a 3-month prescription limit, ensuring access to necessary pain management. The law directly affects sickle cell patients by expanding access to specialized care centers and clarifying treatment protocols.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $500k/$250k annually for sickle cell centers and exempts patients from opioid prescription limits, directly improving access to specialized care and treatment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6402: Relates to the student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program

Establishes a student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program; prescribes conditions for the administration of the student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program; requires the promulgation of necessary rules and regulations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes grant program for student mental health apprenticeships, enhancing student support programs within educational access framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes grant program for mental health apprenticeships, funding training to expand workforce and improve access to mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3256: Requires employers to notify employees if they come into contact with other employees who have been infected with a virus that is causing a public health emergency

Requires employers to notify employees if they come into contact with other employees who have been diagnosed in relation to a disease outbreak causing a public health emergency; prohibits employers from disclosing the name of the diagnosed employee.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates employer notification during public health emergencies to prevent disease spread, directly supporting public health programs under healthcare topic.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employers to notify employees of virus exposure risks, enhancing workplace safety protections without disclosing personal health information, directly advancing worker safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2025

A 8767: Authorizes a licensed pharmacist to administer a United States Food and Drug Administration-approved reversible progestin-only contraceptive injection

Authorizes a licensed pharmacist to administer a United States Food and Drug Administration-approved reversible progestin-only contraceptive injection.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes pharmacists to administer contraceptives, expanding patient access to reproductive healthcare services without requiring physician visits.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3124: Relates to the testing of newborns for spinal muscular atrophy and public education thereon

Requires the testing of newborns for spinal muscular atrophy; requires the department of health to educate the public and distribute informational materials on spinal muscular atrophy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates newborn SMA testing and public education, enhancing early detection and health awareness under public health initiatives.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1513: Relates to safe staffing for public employees of institutional settings

This bill sets maximum overtime limits for public employees working in specific institutional settings, including correctional facilities, mental health centers, and developmental disability care facilities. It prohibits requiring staff to work more than 17 hours in any 24-hour period (with 8 consecutive hours off afterward), 80 hours in 14 consecutive days, or seven straight days without at least 24 hours off, except during declared emergencies or with 24 hours' notice to unions. Facilities must also submit quarterly public reports detailing staffing levels, resignations, safety incidents, and recruitment efforts. The law aims to improve staff safety and resident care by preventing excessive workloads, without overriding existing employee rights or collective bargaining agreements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill sets safe staffing limits in correctional facilities, promoting safer conditions and reducing staff burnout, which aligns with criminal justice reform goals like improving facility management and safety.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets safe staffing limits in mental health centers, preventing staff burnout and improving patient care quality in healthcare settings.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSets overtime caps to prevent burnout and ensure rest periods, directly protecting worker safety and rights in high-stress facilities like correctional centers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7149: Requires managed care providers that provide coverage for prescription drugs to provide coverage for home delivery of any covered prescription drug

Requires managed care providers that provide coverage for prescription drugs to provide coverage for home delivery of any covered prescription by any non-mail-order retail pharmacy in the managed care provider network.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates coverage for home delivery of prescriptions by retail pharmacies, improving patient access to medication without restricting coverage or funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 15, 2026

A 3607: Establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program

Establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program to provide additional educational opportunities for students at certain universities and colleges in the state to enroll in academic programs that lead to a degree or degrees required for licensure in any of the mental health professions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates mental health degree programs at universities, expanding higher education access for licensure in mental health professions, directly advancing educational opportunity in higher ed.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mental health education programs to train professionals, directly advancing access to mental health services by increasing licensed workforce capacity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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vetoed · New York · Assembly Oct 17, 2025

A 2581: Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services

Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services for consumers, patients, educators, and health care providers related to reproductive health services available in New York state including, but not limited to: access to family planning services such as contraceptives and pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates new department for reproductive health education/outreach, expanding access to family planning, contraceptives, and STI services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7944: Ensures continuity of care for cancer patients during insurance contract negotiations

Ensures continuity of care for cancer patients during insurance contract negotiations by requiring insurance coverage and treatment continue until the conclusion of care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires continuous insurance coverage during negotiations, preventing treatment interruptions for cancer patients and protecting access to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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