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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5127: Relates to allowing for unlicensed individuals to collect throat or nasopharyngeal swab specimens and to perform certain nursing tasks during a state of disaster emergency

Allows for unlicensed individuals to collect throat or nasopharyngeal swab specimens and to perform certain nursing tasks during a state disaster emergency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands healthcare workforce flexibility during disasters by allowing unlicensed personnel to perform essential specimen collection and nursing tasks, improving emergency access to testing services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2025

A 841: Authorizes the commissioner of health to adopt policies to exclude certain non-recurring items from income for the program for elderly pharmaceutical insurance cover

Authorizes the commissioner of health to adopt policies to exclude certain non-recurring items from income that would artificially inflate the availability of funds to meet current needs relating to eligibility for the program for elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExcludes non-recurring income to prevent artificial fund inflation, ensuring accurate eligibility for elderly pharmaceutical coverage, strengthening program integrity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2210: Relates to out-of-state investigations and warrants for legally protected health activity in New York state

Prohibits issuance of certain search warrants relating to out-of-state investigations of abortion services provided in NYS; prohibits corporations domiciled in NYS from complying with certain out-of-state search warrants regarding abortion services provided in NYS.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits out-of-state warrants interfering with abortion services, protecting patient access to healthcare in NY.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7914: Establishes an LGBTQ+ youth and young adult suicide prevention task force; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

Establishes an LGBTQ+ youth and young adult suicide prevention task force; provides for the number of members, manner of appointment and the topics to be reviewed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a suicide prevention task force for LGBTQ+ youth, directly supporting mental health services under healthcare policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1762: Relates to the maximum hours for home care aides

This bill limits home care aides to 12-hour shifts without their explicit consent. It prohibits employers from requiring overtime beyond this limit, and any agreement for longer shifts must be voluntarily provided in writing for each specific instance. The law protects aides from retaliation, including dismissal or penalties, for refusing excessive hours or reporting violations. Exceptions only apply during true emergencies after exhausting all staffing options, and even then, overtime cannot exceed four hours without consent.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill limits home care aide shifts to 12 hours without consent, protects against retaliation, and ensures voluntary agreements, directly supporting healthcare workforce conditions and patient care quality.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentLimits mandatory overtime, requires written consent for extended shifts, prohibits retaliation for refusing excessive hours - directly protects home care aides' rights and workplace standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Labor Standards

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failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 3694: Ensures that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion

Ensures that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill mandates ultrasound review before abortion consent, restricting patient access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4137: Establishes full-service community schools to improve student outcomes

Relates to establishing full-service community schools to improve student outcomes through a systematic effort designed to coordinate educational programs with essential health, mental health and enrichment services and facilitate parental involvement in their children's education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes coordinated health/mental health services and parental involvement to improve student outcomes, directly advancing educational access and support programs for schools.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCoordinates health and mental health services through schools, directly supporting integrated healthcare access for students as part of educational programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 4692: Requires that free menstrual products be provided in the bathrooms of private colleges and universities

Senate Bill 4692 requires all private colleges and universities in the state to provide menstrual products. These products must be made available in the restrooms of their school buildings. The bill specifies that these items must be offered at no charge to students. This legislation directly affects private higher education institutions, which must supply the products, and benefits their students by ensuring free access to them.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates free menstrual products in private college restrooms, enhancing student access to essential needs and supporting educational participation in higher education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides free menstrual products in schools as a public health measure improving access to essential health necessities, aligning with healthcare access indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3507: Requires nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide and maintain automated external defibrillators

Requires nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide and maintain automated external defibrillators in quantities and types deemed by the commissioner to be adequate to ensure ready and appropriate access for use during emergencies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates AEDs in facilities for emergency cardiac care, directly improving patient safety and access to life-saving equipment in healthcare settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 25, 2025

A 398: Relates to the continuity of family planning services in the state

Relates to the continuity of family planning services in the state; establishes a family planning program in the department of health to ensure the continuity of family planning services in the state; covers family planning providers who lost eligibility for federal funding under Title X of the Federal Public Health Service Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes state program to maintain family planning services continuity after federal funding loss, protecting access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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