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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7583: Authorizes Medicaid coverage for the complex care assistant program

Establishes a program for specific individuals to become complex care assistants and provide private duty complex care services to children or young adults with developmental disabilities who are Medicaid enrollees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly authorizes Medicaid coverage for complex care assistants, expanding healthcare access for children/young adults with developmental disabilities under Medicaid program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2239: Relates to vision screening examinations for students

Requires vision screening examinations for students using examination devices and testing methods, including, but not limited to, the Snellen Eye Test Chart and automated vision screening devices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates vision screenings for students, improving preventive eye care access as part of public health services.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8443: Relates to health insurance coverage for surviving dependents following the death of a police officer by suicide

Provides that where an active or retired police officer dies by suicide and is enrolled in a health insurance plan, the surviving dependents of such police officer shall be entitled to such health insurance coverage for ninety days following such police officer's death.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends health insurance coverage to dependents of police officers who die by suicide, expanding access to healthcare benefits for a specific vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7025: Relates to lead testing of children participating in the WIC program

This bill requires New York's Department of Health to mandate lead testing for all children enrolled in the WIC program (Women, Infants, and Children). It specifies that testing must occur at intervals and using methods defined by the department, directly affecting WIC participants under federal law. Crucially, the bill states federal WIC program funds cannot cover this testing, and funding must instead come from medical assistance programs under state law. The requirement would take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates lead testing for WIC children, advancing public health protection through required screenings without restricting coverage or funding access.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 5313: Relates to addressing non-covered dental services

Addresses non-covered dental services by requiring all policies providing coverage of and all contracts for dental services issued to include a disclosure stating that a participating provider may charge their normal fee for services that are not covered; requires a cost estimate to be provided.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires disclosure and cost estimates for non-covered dental services, protecting patients from unexpected charges in insurance coverage.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 3285: Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services

Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services for consumers, patients, educators, and health care providers related to reproductive health services available in New York state including, but not limited to: access to family planning services such as contraceptives and pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates new department for reproductive health education/access to contraceptives, pregnancy testing, and STI services, expanding patient access and funding outreach programs.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 3, 2025

K 303: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Month in the State of New York

Assembly Resolution 303 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Month in New York. The resolution highlights that co-occurring disorders - defined as the simultaneous presence of a mental health condition and substance use disorder - affect millions and can complicate diagnosis and treatment. It aims to increase public awareness and promote integrated care approaches for better health outcomes, citing statistics from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. This procedural resolution does not create new laws but encourages statewide recognition of the issue.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution promotes awareness and integrated care for co-occurring disorders, advancing mental health service coordination and public health outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1118: Relates to increasing monetary penalties for public health law violations

This bill increases fines for violating public health laws. It raises penalties for nursing home and hospital operators from $3,000 to $5,000 per violation, with repeat offenses or violations causing harm now carrying up to $10,000 or $20,000 fines. Excess fines collected beyond $2,000 per violation go to a patient safety center, while nursing home fines over $10,000 fund quality improvement programs for nursing homes. The changes apply directly to healthcare facilities and their operators under New York's public health and social services laws.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases penalties for healthcare facility violations, directs excess fines to patient safety center and quality programs, strengthening enforcement and patient protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2450: Relates to gaming disorders

S 2450 adds "gaming disorder" to the Mental Hygiene Law by defining it as addictive behavior meeting the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases (ICD) criteria. This change directly affects individuals seeking mental health treatment for gaming-related issues and the healthcare providers who diagnose and treat such conditions under the law. The bill does not create new programs or funding but formally recognizes gaming disorder within existing mental health classification systems. It became effective immediately upon enactment after being referred to the Mental Health committee on January 17, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFormally recognizes gaming disorder in Mental Hygiene Law, expanding mental health service eligibility under existing framework without new funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7140: Creates substance use and fentanyl prevention and recovery resource materials for schools

Creates substance use prevention and recovery resource materials which include age-appropriate information on the risks of drug use, overdoses, fentanyl, including its high potency, the severe risks associated with its use, the prevalence of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, and the concept of fentanyl poisoning, and how to include resources from outside of the school district to improve instruction.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates school resource materials on substance use prevention, enhancing student health education and school-based instruction within educational programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates school-based substance use prevention materials addressing fentanyl risks, advancing public health initiatives through education and resource provision.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Substance Abuse

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