Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 11342: Enacts the "Give Kids a Chance - Carter and Ray's Law"; mandates health insurance coverage for congenital anomalies

Enacts the "Give Kids a Chance - Carter and Ray's Law" mandating health insurance coverage for congenital anomalies including certain reconstructive services, habilitative services, and inpatient and outpatient services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for congenital anomalies, expanding access to essential reconstructive and habilitative services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10467: Authorizes pharmacists to dispense HIV pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis

This bill allows licensed pharmacists to dispense HIV pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis medications upon receiving an order from a physician or certified nurse practitioner. For post-exposure prevention, pharmacists can provide up to a seven-day starter pack, while pre-exposure prevention requires a supply of at least thirty days but no more than sixty days. To qualify for pre-exposure medication, patients must present a recent negative HIV test, confirm they have no symptoms of acute infection, and not be taking contraindicated drugs. Pharmacists must complete specific training, provide written educational materials to patients, and direct those who test positive for HIV to appropriate medical care providers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to HIV prevention medications by allowing pharmacists to dispense them, strengthening public health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10784: Establishes a workgroup to conduct analysis on the ambulatory patient group rates and commercial insurance rates for behavioral health services

This bill creates a workgroup to study how behavioral health services are currently paid for under Medicaid and commercial insurance plans. The group will include representatives from providers, patients, families, and government officials to analyze current rates and actual costs of care. Its main task is to develop a report with recommendations on whether current payment levels are adequate and if new payment models are needed, with findings due by October 2027. The workgroup members will serve without pay but can be reimbursed for their expenses. Once completed, the report will be sent to state leaders to inform future policy decisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a workgroup to analyze behavioral health payment adequacy, aiming to improve funding and access for mental health services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 9822: Repeals section 2307 of the public health law relating to persons knowing themselves to be infected with venereal disease

This bill removes a specific section from the public health law that previously addressed individuals who knew they had a venereal disease. By repealing this section, the legislation stops the state from enforcing any rules or penalties related to that specific requirement. The change takes effect immediately and prevents any new legal actions from being started under the old rule.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepealing laws that penalize individuals for knowing their infection status protects patient privacy and encourages testing, thereby strengthening public health outcomes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10482: Establishes a narcolepsy and sleep disorder education and awareness program

Establishes a narcolepsy and sleep disorder education and awareness program to reduce stigma and promote screening, diagnosis, and management through evidence-based treatment and medication for narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes an education and awareness program to improve screening, diagnosis, and management of sleep disorders, enhancing patient access and care.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10494: Enacts the safe access to care act

Enacts the safe access to care act requiring certain healthcare facilities to adopt and make public a statement of patient rights and healthcare facility obligations with regards to immigration enforcement; includes unlawful or non-judicially authorized immigration enforcement actions at a healthcare facility as a workplace threat or hazard for purposes of the violence prevention program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights and safety by mandating facility statements on immigration enforcement and classifying unauthorized enforcement as a workplace hazard.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects immigrants by mandating healthcare facilities to adopt patient rights statements regarding immigration enforcement and classifying unlawful enforcement actions as workplace hazards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10462: Requires SUNY and CUNY institutions which offer a master of social work degree program to offer a maternal mental health elective course to students

Requires SUNY and CUNY institutions which offer a master of social work degree program to offer a maternal mental health elective course to students to provide comprehensive training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and instruct students how to apply best practices in screening, referral and treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates maternal mental health training for social work students, directly strengthening mental health service capacity and patient care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11326: Relates to the closure of nursing homes

This bill establishes a formal process for nursing home operators who choose to close their facilities, requiring them to submit a detailed closure plan at least 90 days in advance. The plan must outline how residents will be notified, transferred to new care settings, and how their medical records will be handled, while also prohibiting the facility from accepting new residents or raising fees once the closure is announced. Local officials and community boards will receive copies of the notice and have the opportunity to review the impact on the community before the state commissioner approves the plan. The legislation also empowers the commissioner to order immediate closures if a facility is unsafe due to financial issues or mismanagement, ensuring resident safety remains a priority.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by ensuring safe transitions and continuity of care during nursing home closures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 16, 2026

A 11001: Relates to reimbursement for non-medical transportation for individuals with a substance use disorder to receive peer support services

This bill allows funding for non-medical transportation to help people with substance use disorders get to peer support services. It requires the relevant office to set specific payment rates for these rides by April 1, 2026, after consulting with the Department of Health. The legislation also directs officials to seek federal Medicaid money and other available grants to pay for this transportation. Once the rates are established, individuals with substance use disorders will have a clearer path to accessing necessary peer support through covered travel assistance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds non-medical transportation to improve access to peer support services for individuals with substance use disorders.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds non-medical transportation for individuals with substance use disorders to access peer support services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 4, 2026

A 11273: Provides for presumptions for certain impairments of health

This bill establishes a legal presumption that specific Nassau County emergency medical and police personnel contracted HIV, tuberculosis, or hepatitis while performing their official duties. It applies to roles such as ambulance medical technicians, police medics, and their supervisors, stating that if these workers contract these diseases due to exposure to bodily fluids during their jobs, they are automatically considered disabled for retirement purposes unless proven otherwise. The legislation requires the county to cover all associated past service costs, which can be paid over ten years, and exempts these provisions from standard annual budget approval requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare workers by establishing legal presumptions for disability due to occupational disease exposure, ensuring they receive retirement benefits.90% confidence

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