Healthcare

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evaluation and recommendations for maternal health care best practices, aiming to improve standards and repeal outdated provisions.90% confidence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

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3055: Exempts innovative and alternative septic systems from sales and use taxes

S 3055 exempts innovative septic systems with enhanced treatment technologies - such as advanced nitrogen removal systems - from sales and use taxes. These systems must treat waste at a capacity of no more than 1,000 gallons per day and serve a single residential or small business property. The bill adds this exemption to tax law, specifically targeting systems designed to reduce environmental and public health risks from waste-water interactions. This change directly lowers costs for homeowners and small businesses installing qualifying systems. The bill was referred to the Budget and Revenue committee on January 23, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts qualifying septic systems from sales/use taxes, providing direct tax relief for homeowners and reducing costs as stated in the summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts tax on advanced septic systems with enhanced nitrogen removal, directly reducing wastewater pollution and environmental risks per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly targets reducing public health risks from wastewater through septic system exemptions, aligning with environmental health protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3304: Requires the New York state health care quality and cost containment commission to issue a report on coverage for chronic Lyme disease

Requires the New York state health care quality and cost containment commission to issue a report considering the impact on health insurance costs and quality of legislation requiring coverage of long term and chronic Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates report on coverage for chronic Lyme disease, indicating intent to expand health insurance coverage for this condition.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8534: Prohibits discrimination against individuals who have tested positive for HIV with respect to insurance coverage

Bill A 8534 prohibits insurance companies from discriminating against individuals based on their HIV status or use of HIV prevention medication. Specifically, it prevents insurers from refusing coverage, limiting the amount or type of coverage, or charging different rates solely because an individual has tested positive for HIV. The bill also extends these protections to individuals who have been prescribed pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication. This aims to ensure equitable access to life, accident, and health insurance for these individuals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits HIV-related insurance discrimination, protecting equitable access to coverage and aligning with patient rights in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7379: Places kratom on the schedules of controlled substances

S 7379 would classify kratom (mitragyna speciosa korth) as a Schedule I controlled substance under New York State law, making it illegal to possess, sell, or distribute without authorization. This directly affects New Yorkers who use or sell kratom, as it would become subject to the state's strictest drug control regulations. The bill amends the public health law by adding a specific definition of "kratom" to Schedule I, which lists substances with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. The law would take effect 90 days after enactment, with necessary regulations to be implemented by that date.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes kratom possession/sale via Schedule I classification, expanding drug-related criminalization. Directly aligns with 'expands criminalization' indicator for oppose stance.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to kratom (a substance used by some for health purposes) by classifying it as Schedule I, limiting patient access under drug control policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Public Health

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