This bill establishes the New York State Celiac Disease Awareness and Research Fund, funded through voluntary contributions added to state income tax returns (Section 4 of Tax Law). It requires high schools to include celiac disease awareness in health education (Section 804-e) and mandates healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, etc.) to complete two hours of celiac disease training by 2028 (Section 6505-f). The fund will support public awareness campaigns and research into celiac disease, with no more than 10% of funds allocated to research annually (Section 95-l of State Finance Law). The bill directly affects New York residents (via tax contributions), students (through school curriculum), and healthcare providers (via training requirements).
Enacts the interstate medical licensure compact; provides a streamlined process that allows physicians to become licensed in multiple participating states, thereby enhancing the portability of a medical license and ensuring the safety of patients.
Bill A 8246 proposes to allow individuals who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to use them for purchasing menstrual products, including sanitary napkins, tampons, and panty liners. The bill directs the state's Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to seek a waiver or authorization from the federal government for this change. This policy would only take effect if federal approval is granted.
Provides that every policy which provides coverage for hospital, surgical or medical care or provides reimbursement for laboratory tests or diagnostic X-rays shall provide coverage for testing of familial dysautonomia, Canavan's disease and Tay-Sachs; provides that in order to maintain the confidentiality of persons tested, receipt of acknowledgement from the testing facility shall be deemed sufficient evidence of testing.
Authorizes physicians and pharmacists to enter into collaborative practice medication adherence protocols for their patients; makes permanent certain provisions relating to authorizing pharmacists to perform with physicians in certain settings.
This bill prohibits the sale of medical solution containers (like IV bags) and medical tubing (such as IV lines) containing PVC or DEHP in New York. Starting January 1, 2030, manufacturers and sellers cannot offer PVC or intentionally added DEHP products, with a similar ban for tubing taking effect in 2033. The law also bans replacing DEHP with other phthalates and sets a limit of 0.1% DEHP for unintentional contamination. It directly affects healthcare product manufacturers and distributors operating in New York.
This bill allows out-of-state health care professionals (like doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and athletic trainers) to provide services at the 2025 Ironman Lake Placid event without needing a New York license. It applies only to those in good standing in their home state, appointed by the World Triathlon Corporation, and working during the event window (July 16-21, 2025). The exemption covers services for athletes and team personnel registered for the event but does not apply to general practice outside this specific timeframe. The bill expires July 23, 2025.
Requires the establishment of workplace violence prevention plans for health care facilities licensed under article 28 of the public health law; requires such plans to be updated annually and to include safety and security assessments and policies to address and reduce risks identified in the assessment.
Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance, in conjunction with the office of mental health and the office of children and family services, to develop a mental illness training course to be utilized by providers of temporary housing assistance to focus on recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness.
This bill increases New York's Medicaid savings exemption limit from approximately $225,000 to $300,000 for household resources (excluding retirement accounts). It directly affects disabled adults aged 16-64 who meet income and resource criteria, allowing them to retain more savings while qualifying for Medicaid. The key change simplifies the asset limit to a flat $300,000 threshold for one- or two-person households, replacing a previous percentage-based calculation. The policy takes effect January 1, 2026, pending federal funding approval.
