Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 8968: Provides for the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists; repealer

This bill establishes a licensing system for dietitians and nutritionists in New York, requiring professionals to be licensed to use the titles "licensed dietitian" or "licensed nutritionist." It defines key terms like "medical nutrition therapy" (specialized nutrition care for medical conditions) and specifies that only licensed individuals can provide services such as dietary planning, nutrition counseling, or ordering therapeutic diets. The bill restricts the use of these titles to licensed professionals and clarifies that unlicensed individuals cannot practice under these names or provide certain nutrition services. It updates existing law to standardize qualifications and scope of practice for these health professionals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes licensing standards for dietitians/nutritionists to ensure qualified providers, directly enhancing patient safety and quality of health services (a core healthcare standard).95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3478: Establishes a mental health first aid training program for police officers and peace officers

Provides for the establishment and implementation on an ongoing basis of a mental health first aid training program for all current and new police officers and peace officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMental health training for officers promotes de-escalation, accountability, and reduces use of force - aligning with criminal justice reform goals to improve law enforcement practices.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes mental health first aid training for police, directly supporting mental health crisis response protocols.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4246: Enacts the "minority mental health act" to establish the division of minority mental health within the office of mental health

Enacts the "minority mental health act" to establish the division of minority mental health within the office of mental health; provides that such division shall be responsible for assuring that mental health programs and services are culturally and linguistically appropriate to meet the needs of racial and ethnic minorities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes division to ensure culturally/linguistically appropriate mental health services for minorities, directly advancing access and equity in mental healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6729: Relates to educational materials pertaining to sexual health to individuals enrolled in Medicaid

Requires social services districts to distribute educational materials pertaining to sexual health, including information on HIV prevention and pre-exposure prophylaxis to individuals enrolled in Medicaid.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicaid recipients to receive sexual health/HIV prevention education, expanding access to critical public health information within healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1421: Relates to the overpayment of insurance claims

Prevents health plans from engaging in overpayment recovery efforts that include contacting the patient to seek reimbursement for such overpayment of claims.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurers from contacting patients for overpayment recovery, protecting patient rights and reducing financial burden in healthcare billing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 12, 2025

S 806: Establishes when services for traumatic brain injuries granted pursuant to a waiver shall begin

This bill (S 806) sets a specific start date for delivering traumatic brain injury (TBI) services under state waivers through managed care programs. It requires that such services for TBI patients (and those qualifying for nursing home diversion services) cannot be provided via managed care programs before January 1, 2027. The key provision delays the integration of these waiver services into managed care systems until 2027, ensuring continuity of care through existing waiver structures until that date. This directly affects TBI patients receiving state-funded waiver services who would otherwise transition to managed care earlier.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill delays TBI service integration into managed care until 2027, ensuring continuity of care via existing waivers and protecting patient access to services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 24, 2026

A 9060: Relates to the establishment of regulations for administering immunizations based on the recommendations of certain entities

Relates to the establishment of regulations for administering immunizations taking into consideration the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the advisory committee on immunization practices, any interstate body established for purposes of reviewing and making recommendations regarding immunization coverage and access, or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands advisory entities for immunization programs, strengthening public health initiatives and improving vaccine administration coordination.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5917: Relates to the assault of physicians providing direct patient care

Relates to the assault of physicians providing direct patient care; provides that assault of physicians shall be assault in the second degree, a class D felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill upgrades assault on physicians to a class D felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization, opposing reform-focused criminal justice policies.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects physicians (medical professionals) by elevating assault to a class D felony, directly safeguarding healthcare delivery personnel.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1712: Establishes an intensive addiction and medical services integrated services pilot program

Establishes an intensive addiction and medical services integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and medical services integrated services to individuals who have significant addiction and medical issues.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes integrated addiction/medical services pilot program, directly supporting mental health care access and treatment for dual diagnoses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 7048: Relates to review of projects affecting the availability of maternity services

Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires regulatory review for hospital changes to maternity services, ensuring continued access to perinatal care and preventing service disruptions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Public Health Women's Health

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