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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 24, 2026

A 5006: Creates the district long-term care ombudsperson council program

This bill (A 5006) creates a district-level program to coordinate volunteer ombudspersons serving in long-term care facilities across each assembly district. It establishes "district councils" consisting of appointed coordinators (paid stipends) and trained resident advocates who work with local programs to address facility concerns. Key provisions require standardized annual training on cultural competency, laws, and investigative techniques for all council members, and mandate that care facilities include council contact information in new resident welcome packets alongside patient rights. The program aims to improve oversight and support for residents in long-term care facilities through structured volunteer coordination.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates oversight system for long-term care facilities requiring standardized training to address facility concerns and protect resident rights, strengthening care quality oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1977: Relates to payment for rapid whole genome sequencing

Directs the commissioner of social services to authorize the payment of medical assistance funds for rapid whole genome sequencing for persons under twenty-one years of age under certain medical circumstances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects payment for rapid whole genome sequencing under medical circumstances for under-21s, expanding access to advanced diagnostic services via medical assistance funds.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 5, 2026

A 7692: Authorizes certain nursing students to administer certain vaccines

Authorizes certain nursing students to administer certain vaccines pursuant to patient specific orders or non-patient specific orders; authorizes physicians and certified nurse practitioners to prescribe and order a patient specific order or non-patient specific order to a nursing student to administer certain vaccines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands healthcare access by authorizing nursing students to administer vaccines under supervision, improving vaccine delivery capacity and public health response without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 6244: Enacts the "Lieutenant Joseph Banish mental health act"

Enacts the "Lieutenant Joseph Banish mental health act" which establishes a law enforcement peer support program to provide confidentiality for communications arising out of law enforcement peer support counseling; defines terms; provides exceptions for when a peer support communication may be disclosed.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes confidential peer support for law enforcement officers, enhancing mental health resources and accountability - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates law enforcement peer support program with confidentiality for mental health counseling, directly advancing mental health services as a healthcare component.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2702: Relates to anatomical gifts

Relates to the tax credit for organ and tissue donors; allows persons fourteen and fifteen years old to register to make an anatomical gift with parental notification; requires certain tax documents to include organ donation check box (Part A); directs the commissioner of education to make recommendations to the board of regents relating to the adoption in instruction in high schools of information relating to blood, bone marrow and organ and tissue donations (Part B); relates to education requirements for physicians and nurses relating to organ and tissue donation and recovery (Part C); relates to state agency mandatory inquiry provisions (Part D); requires coroners and medical examiners to develop a protocol for making referrals of deaths that fall under their jurisdiction and occur outside of a hospital to the federally designated organ procurement organization (Part E).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credit for organ donors, a form of tax relief aligning with fiscal support indicators.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes organ donation through tax credits, minor registration with parental consent, and educational programs, advancing transplant access and public health initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Tax Credits Hospitals Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 4, 2026

A 7319: Establishes an internationally trained physician licensure pathway program

Establishes an internationally trained physician licensure pathway program to allow qualified, foreign-trained physicians and physicians trained and/or licensed to practice medicine in a territory or possession of the United States to contribute to the healthcare system through supervised practice in designated shortage areas, ultimately leading to full licensure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands healthcare access by creating physician licensure pathways in shortage areas, directly addressing provider shortages and improving patient access to care.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes licensure pathway for foreign-trained physicians to work in healthcare shortages, directly supporting immigrant integration and workforce participation in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6994: Exempts breast pumps and breast pump kits from sales and compensating use taxes

This bill exempts breast pumps, breast pump replacement parts, collection supplies, and breast pump kits from sales and use taxes when purchased by individuals for home use during breastfeeding. It specifically covers items like electric or manual pumps, related parts (e.g., shields, tubes), storage bags, and kits containing these products. The law clarifies definitions to ensure only breastfeeding-specific items qualify for the exemption, excluding standard infant bottles or unrelated supplies. This change directly reduces out-of-pocket costs for mothers purchasing these essential lactation products.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts essential breastfeeding items from sales tax, providing tax relief for individuals purchasing medical supplies, aligning with tax relief indicators.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts breast pumps and related supplies from taxes, reducing out-of-pocket costs for essential breastfeeding healthcare products and improving access to maternal health resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3389: Relates to safe staffing levels at nursing homes

Relates to safe staffing levels at nursing homes; requires the department of health to give significant weight to labor supply shortages in particular regions during any declared statewide disaster emergency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires department to prioritize labor shortages in nursing home staffing during disasters, ensuring patient safety and quality care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 661: Requires hospitals to provide medically supervised detoxification services

Requires hospitals to provide medically supervised detoxification services to all patients requiring such services; provides, that if the hospital is at ninety percent capacity or greater, such hospital shall connect the patient to an alternative facility within such patient's network to access such medically supervised detoxification services without any increased risk to the health or life of the patient.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to provide medically supervised detox services, improving patient access to critical healthcare treatment without restricting coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 22, 2025

A 2141: Provides for the protection of health information

Provides for the protection of health information; establishes requirements for communications to individuals about their health information; requires either written consent or a designated necessary purpose for the processing of an individual's health information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates written consent for health data processing, directly protecting patient privacy rights per healthcare protection indicators.95% confidence

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