Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 7859: Relates to the authority of certain existing assisted living programs to expand capacity by nine or fewer beds under an expedited process

Senate Bill S 7859 authorizes certain existing assisted living programs to add up to nine new beds through an expedited approval process. These additional beds must be dedicated to serving individuals who receive medical assistance. To be eligible, programs must be in good standing with the Department of Health and comply with state and local requirements. The bill sets specific application periods for providers licensed by various dates up to April 1, 2024, and mandates that the Commissioner of Health certify additional beds within 90 days of receiving a satisfactory application.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands assisted living capacity for medical assistance recipients via expedited process, improving access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5203: Requires insurers which issue contracts providing long term care benefits to maintain records of policies cancelled due to increased premiums

Requires insurers which issue contracts providing long term care benefits to maintain records of policies cancelled during each year and requires that such records indicate which policies were cancelled due to, or within thirty days after, an increase in policy premiums.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to track premium-related cancellations, promoting transparency to protect consumer access to long-term care coverage and prevent unfair policy terminations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5701: Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to establish discharge plans and reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals upon their discharge

Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to establish discharge plans and reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals upon their discharge which includes housing needs, educational needs, employment needs, medical needs, and specific social service needs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires comprehensive reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals, directly promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through housing, employment, and medical support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly requires addressing 'medical needs' in reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals, ensuring healthcare access upon release.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5464: Relates to reimbursements practices of pharmacy benefit managers

Amends provisions governing reimbursement practices of pharmacy benefit managers to ensure that pharmacies are not reimbursed an amount less than the cost of procuring the drugs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures pharmacies are reimbursed at drug cost, preventing reduced access and protecting patient affordability in medication coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 914: Relates to maternal health care and birthing best practices; repealer

Requires the department of health to evaluate and make recommendations related to maternal health care and birthing best practices; repeals certain provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires health department evaluation and recommendations for maternal health care best practices, aiming to improve standards and repeal outdated provisions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7071: Relates to domestic violence training for health and mental health professionals

Relates to domestic violence training for health and mental health professionals; requires such trainings to be updated annually by the commissioner of health in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence; requires the commissioner of health to collect data on participation of such trainings by health professionals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates domestic violence training for health/mental health professionals, enhancing service capacity and public health response to a critical healthcare issue.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8383: 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 under state health authority, expanding access by removing CDC guideline barriers for meningococcal immunizations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3775: Relates to medical use of psilocybin; appropriation

This bill establishes a legal framework for the medical use of psilocybin (a psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms) in New York. It creates a grant program to fund psilocybin-assisted therapy for veterans, first responders, retired first responders, and low-income individuals, administered through the state health department. The law defines key terms, requires certification for healthcare providers offering therapy, and protects patients and practitioners from legal penalties for compliant medical use under state law. It also mandates biennial reports on the program's implementation and establishes regulations for safe clinical administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds via appropriation for psilocybin therapy grants targeting veterans, first responders, and low-income individuals, directly funding a public health program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds psilocybin therapy for veterans, first responders, and low-income groups via state health department, expanding mental health access and protections.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly funds psilocybin-assisted therapy for veterans via state grant program, targeting them as primary beneficiaries in healthcare initiative.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 3654: Requires health insurers to provide coverage for speech therapy for stuttering

This bill requires health insurance plans in New York to cover speech therapy for stuttering when recommended by a physician. It applies to all medical, major medical, and comprehensive insurance policies, mandating full coverage for both habilitative (learning new skills) and rehabilitative (regaining skills) speech therapy provided by licensed professionals. Insurers cannot limit coverage by visit count or duration for this service. The bill excludes coverage if therapy is already provided through school-based plans (like IEPs), but allows supplemental coverage outside schools with a physician referral.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for speech therapy, expanding access to necessary healthcare services for stuttering patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 1025: Requires the commissioner of health to consult with the office of addiction services and supports to publish certain guidance on maternal depression screenings

Requires the commissioner of health to consult with the office of addiction services and supports and relevant stakeholders as determined by such commissioner in addition to the office of mental health to publish guidance for incorporating maternal depression screenings into routine prenatal care; changes the effective date to eighteen months.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates guidance for maternal depression screenings in prenatal care, expanding mental health services access within healthcare protocols.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Women's Health