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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9282: Relates to prohibiting the location of cannabis retail locations within two hundred feet of an addiction treatment center

This bill prohibits cannabis retail stores and on-site consumption licenses from being located within 200 feet of an "addiction treatment center" as defined by the law. An addiction treatment center is specifically defined as a licensed or certified facility providing clinical treatment for substance use disorders, mental illness, or chemical dependence (excluding peer support groups or non-clinical gatherings). The law applies to all cannabis retail licensees and applicants, requiring them to avoid locations near these treatment centers, similar to existing 500-foot buffers around schools. This policy directly affects cannabis businesses seeking new locations or licenses within the specified proximity.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects addiction treatment centers (mental health/substance use care) by restricting cannabis retail proximity, preventing potential interference with healthcare access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9264: Enacts the "protection, respect, inclusion, dignity, and equality (PRIDE) care act"

Establishes a home care services bill of rights for patients of home care services agencies and certified home health agencies; requires training for staff and contractors of such agencies to eliminate certain discriminations; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes patient rights and anti-discrimination training in home care, protecting dignity and promoting equality in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9276: Establishes the "safeguarding reproductive care act"

Establishes the "safeguarding reproductive care act" under which a stockpile of mifepristone and misoprostol is maintained and managed to ensure continued access to reproductive care medications within the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures access to reproductive care medications (mifepristone/misoprostol), directly advancing patient access and protecting reproductive health services within healthcare framework.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3759: Provides for a right of health maintenance organization enrollees to continue to receive services from a provider who disaffiliates

Extends period during which health maintenance organization enrollees may continue to receive services from a health care provider who disaffiliates from 60 or 90 days to 1 year, or in case of terminal illness, until the time of such insured's death; bars incentives which induce a provider to provide health care to an enrollee in a manner inconsistent with law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends patient access to providers during disaffiliation, protecting continuity of care and barring incentives that undermine provider-patient relationships.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6116: Relates to the protection of mental health practitioners

Imposes a duty to protect upon mental health practitioners; requires reasonable efforts to modify aspects of treatment in order to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm, initiating procedures for hospitalization, notifying the intended victim or victims, or notifying law enforcement officials when a person directly communicates a threat of serious, imminent harm to self or against a readily identifiable person or persons, and the threat includes both a serious intent to act and the ability to carry out the threat; does not require a mental health practitioner to take any action which, in the exercise of reasonable professional judgment, would endanger such mental health practitioner or increase the danger to a potential victim or victims.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates mental health practitioners to take protective measures against imminent harm, strengthening patient safety protocols in mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 725: Provides course work and training in HIV and STI testing

Requires every physician, physician assistant, specialist assistant, registered nurse and licensed practical nurse to complete course work or training regarding human immunodeficiency virus and sexually transmitted infections testing and the elements of sexual health including sexual orientation and gender identity.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates healthcare provider training on HIV/STI testing and sexual health including LGBTQ+ considerations, enhancing provider competence and inclusive care standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5170: Establishes the crime of sexual abuse against a patient or client by a health care provider in the first and second degree

Establishes the crime of sexual abuse against a patient or client by a health care provider in the first and second degree; designates such crimes as being class B and E felonies, respectively.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for health care provider sexual abuse, enhancing accountability and victim protection within criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill criminalizes healthcare provider sexual abuse, protecting patient rights and safety within healthcare services, aligning with patient protection indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 3508: Establishes a study regarding doula friendly work spaces

This bill (A 3508) directs New York's health department to study how doulas - support staff for pregnant people - can be better integrated into hospitals and birthing centers. The study will examine current practices, identify successful programs in New York and other states, and recommend specific criteria for facilities to become "doula friendly" (e.g., visitor status, inclusion in birth rooms, data collection). It does not change existing laws but will produce a final report by December 2027 with recommendations for the state and healthcare facilities. The goal is to improve access to doula care within the maternal health system.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill studies integrating doulas into hospitals to improve maternal care access, aligning with healthcare support indicators like patient access and service enhancement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1653: Requires assisted living facilities to notify residents of changes to medical and support services 180 days prior to such changes taking effect

This bill requires assisted living facilities to give residents, their representatives, and legal representatives at least 180 days' written notice before changing any medical or support services covered by a resident's contract. It directly affects residents in licensed assisted living facilities by providing them advance warning of service changes that impact their care. Facilities must provide this notice 180 days prior to any effective change in medical or support services. The bill becomes effective 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires 180-day notice for service changes in assisted living, protecting resident rights and ensuring continuity of care - directly strengthens patient access to stable medical services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 3883: Relates to dispensing certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder

Relates to dispensing certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder during certain emergency medical treatment, or to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables emergency dispensing of controlled substances for substance use disorder treatment, improving access to care for a critical healthcare need.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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