Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1570: Relates to applying a special Medicaid rate for releasees in nursing homes

Relates to applying a special Medicaid rate for releasees in facilities or discrete units within facilities that provide long term nursing or medical services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes special Medicaid rate for nursing home care, ensuring coverage access for releasees - directly funds healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Nov 14, 2025

S 7823: Relates to the administration of certain immunizations

Authorizes a licensed pharmacist to administer any recommendations made by the commissioner of health pertaining to a vaccine that has been authorized by the federal Food and Drug Administration; relates to insurance coverage for immunizations; removes the requirement to follow the advisory committee on immunization practices of the centers for disease control and prevention recommendation for immunization against meningococcal disease.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes pharmacists to administer vaccines, mandates insurance coverage for immunizations, and expands access to vaccination services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 8165: Relates to requiring at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses

Requires at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses and for state colleges and universities to update such ratio every five years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates mental health staff ratios on college campuses, directly enhancing student support services in higher education - a key education policy area - advancing student well-being and access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates one mental health staff per 1,000 students on SUNY/CUNY campuses to expand access to clinical mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6179: Requires the development of guidelines to help avert retraumatization of victims of sexual offenses in a behavioral health outpatient setting

Requires the development of guidelines and procedures by the office of mental health to help avert retraumatization of victims of sexual offenses in a behavioral health outpatient setting.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates guidelines to prevent retraumatization in mental health settings, directly protecting patient rights and improving care quality in mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 506: Relates to state agency contracts with not-for-profit corporations

This bill defines a "noncompliant state agency" as one failing to meet contract deadlines with nonprofits for six of the last twelve months. It requires such agencies to submit monthly public reports detailing delayed contracts, reasons for delays, and timelines for resolution, plus detailed bi-annual reports on systemic fixes like revised procedures and staff retraining. Agencies must also provide "written directives" to nonprofits, allowing service continuation during negotiations with clear payment terms and interest for late payments. These reports must be posted online to increase transparency for nonprofits and the public.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents service disruptions by nonprofits (likely healthcare providers) through contract deadline enforcement and service continuation directives, improving access to health services.75% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 3689: Prohibits the eviction of tenants for using medical marihuana for a certified medical use

Bill S 3689 amends the real property actions and proceedings law to protect tenants using medical marihuana. It prohibits landlords from evicting a tenant from a residential unit solely because of their certified medical use of medical marihuana. The bill establishes this as a defense for tenants in eviction proceedings. However, it also clarifies that landlords retain their legal rights to recover possession for any other lawful grounds not related to medical marihuana use.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects tenants using medical marijuana for certified medical use from eviction, safeguarding patient access to healthcare treatment and aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly protects tenant rights by prohibiting eviction for certified medical marijuana use, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3627: Relates to excused absence of a public employee for mental health purposes

New York State bill A 3627 would allow public employees to take paid leave for mental health treatment without using their accrued sick leave. It applies to state workers, county employees, school staff, and retirement system employees across multiple public sectors. The law creates a specific leave category for mental or behavioral health needs, ensuring such absences don’t reduce an employee’s sick time allowance. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates paid leave for mental health treatment without reducing sick time, directly expanding access to mental health services for public employees.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates paid mental health leave for public employees without depleting sick days, expanding worker benefits and protecting rights to seek treatment without penalty.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Paid Leave Public Employees

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 9, 2026

S 1801: Establishes the psilocybin assisted therapy pilot program for veterans and first responders and a psilocybin assisted therapy pilot program fund; appropriation

Establishes the psilocybin assisted therapy pilot program; provides such program will be offered to veterans and first responders from New York state; establishes a psilocybin assisted therapy pilot program fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a dedicated fund (appropriation) for a new pilot program, directly allocating state budget resources to fund veterans' healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mental health therapy program for veterans, expanding access to innovative treatment options under healthcare topic.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a pilot program offering psilocybin therapy to veterans, expanding healthcare benefits and improving veteran healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Mental Health

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 1026: Relates to access to doulas; repealer

Requires the department of health to require all maternal healthcare facilities to include and/or post on the maternal healthcare facility's webpage, lobby, and patient waiting areas information stating a birthing parent is allowed to have a doula present in the maternal health care facility for delivery and/or inpatient care post-delivery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates healthcare facilities to provide clear information enabling birthing parents to access doula support during delivery and postpartum care, improving patient access to maternal health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4300: Relates to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel job protection

This bill (S 4300) prohibits employers from firing or discriminating against employees who respond to emergencies as volunteer firefighters or ambulance workers. It directly protects volunteer emergency responders by making it illegal for employers to terminate their employment solely because they were performing emergency duties. The law covers necessary travel to, work at, and return from emergencies, including fire alarms, hazardous material incidents, or medical calls, as defined by existing volunteer benefit laws. The policy change takes effect immediately, ensuring job security for these volunteers during emergency response activities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects emergency medical personnel (EMTs/firefighters) from job loss during emergencies, ensuring continuity of critical healthcare services by safeguarding workforce availability.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employer termination/discrimination against volunteer emergency responders for performing duties, directly protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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