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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4972: Establishes an office of the state medical fund ombudsperson and a medical indemnity fund advisory panel

Establishes an office of the state medical indemnity fund ombudsperson and a medical indemnity fund advisory panel to advocate for, assist and represent the interests of qualified plaintiffs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates office to advocate for plaintiffs in medical indemnity cases, protecting patient rights and improving access to redress within healthcare insurance framework.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1911: Relates to the establishment of the wellness program privacy act

Establishes the wellness program privacy act; requires employers and insurers to take certain measures to protect the security of wellness program participants' private information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates privacy protections for wellness program data, aligning with patient rights in healthcare information security.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires employers/insurers to protect wellness program data privacy, directly aligning with data privacy protections under technology policies.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5652: Allows counties to opt out of providing certain optional Medicaid benefits to prospective beneficiaries

Authorizes the state to allow counties to opt out of the county cost of medical assistance payments to any new enrollees who have either never received such benefits or who have reenrolled after a period of absence; directs the commissioner of health to apply for any and all federal waivers required to implement the provisions of this subdivision.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill allows counties to opt out of optional Medicaid benefits for new enrollees, restricting access to healthcare coverage and limiting benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1859: Relates to the non-therapeutic use of antimicrobial agents in animals

This bill restricts the non-therapeutic use of antimicrobial drugs in food-producing animals (like cattle, poultry, swine, and animals providing eggs or milk) when no disease is present. It bans using antimicrobials for growth promotion, feed efficiency, or routine disease prevention without clinical signs of illness. The law also prohibits selling or transporting food products derived from animals treated with such non-therapeutic antimicrobials. Violations are classified as class A misdemeanors, and the Agriculture Commissioner must create implementing rules. The bill directly affects farmers, food producers, and distributors handling meat, dairy, and egg products.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts antimicrobial overuse in livestock, reducing environmental pollution from antibiotic runoff which aligns with pollution control in environmental protection.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestricts antimicrobial overuse in animals to combat antibiotic resistance, a critical public health threat, directly protecting human healthcare outcomes and supporting public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4495: Authorizes a distinctive "guardians for schools" license plate; and establishes the guardians for schools fund

This bill creates a special "guardians for schools" license plate for New York residents. Owners pay a $25 annual fee on top of standard registration, with all fees deposited into the "guardians for schools fund." The fund must be used exclusively for school security improvements, including school resource officers, security training, mental health services, metal detectors, and security cameras. Funds cannot be diverted to the general state budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund via $25 license plate fee for school security improvements, explicitly funding essential public safety programs without general budget diversion.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates dedicated fund for school security improvements (resource officers, mental health, etc.), directly funding K-12 safety infrastructure through new license plate fees.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly allocates funds to school mental health services via the 'guardians for schools fund', directly advancing healthcare support as per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget School Safety

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failed · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3915: Enacts the psychology interjurisdictional compact, the recognition of emergency medical services personnel licensure interstate compact and the interstate counseling compact

Adopts the psychology interjurisdictional compact (Part A); adopts the recognition of emergency medical services personnel licensure interstate compact (Part B); adopts the interstate counseling compact (Part C).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdopts compacts enabling cross-state practice for psychologists, counselors, and emergency medical personnel, improving access to mental health and emergency services by removing licensing barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Dec 8, 2025

A 2439: Establishes a reproductive health services training grant program

Establishes a reproductive health services training and education grant program to train licensed providers and interns or residents who are employed by a hospital or otherwise enrolled in an accredited graduate medical education program in the performance of abortion and related reproductive health services; establishes the reproductive health training and education fund.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes grant program to train providers in abortion services, directly funding reproductive healthcare access and provider education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1071: Prohibits the knowing and reckless promotion of unlawful or false material and providing remedies for the violation of such prohibition

This bill (A 1071) prohibits individuals or entities from knowingly or recklessly promoting content that: (1) advocates force likely to incite imminent lawless action, (2) advocates self-harm likely to cause immediate harm, or (3) spreads false medical claims endangering public health. It specifically targets content amplified by algorithms prioritizing engagement over time/date, affecting platforms and creators who distribute such material. Violations are deemed public nuisances, allowing the Attorney General or local prosecutors to seek injunctions, restitution, or damages. Affected parties can also sue for damages if harmed by prohibited content, with enforcement handled through state/federal courts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets false medical claims endangering public health, directly protecting public health initiatives by prohibiting harmful misinformation.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts tech platforms' algorithmic promotion of harmful content, imposing liability for engagement-driven distribution of unlawful/false material, directly limiting platform operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7268: Prohibits injecting a person with any substance, including, but not limited to, ketamine, by emergency medical personnel, law enforcement or any entity without the specific consent

Prohibits injecting a person with any substance, including, but not limited to, ketamine, by emergency medical personnel, law enforcement or any entity without the specific consent of the person or their guardian who is authorized to make medical decisions on their behalf except as a life saving measure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates patient consent for medical injections, protecting patient rights and autonomy in healthcare procedures per bill's core requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4750: Requires the commissioner of education to develop model mental health screenings for students and associated guidelines to assist school mental health screeners to perform mental health screening services

Requires the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the commissioner of health and the commissioner of mental health, to develop model mental health screenings for students and associated guidelines to assist school mental health screeners to perform mental health screening services to identify concerns in students' mental health.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates development of mental health screening guidelines for schools, directly supporting student well-being and educational access through enhanced mental health services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates model mental health screenings for students in schools, advancing early intervention and access to mental health services per healthcare indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Public Health

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