Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7094: Enacts the reproductive health care facilities and religious worship access act

Enacts the reproductive health care facilities and religious worship access act; provides that the crime of criminal interference with health care services or religious worship shall be established by the mens rea of knowingly injuring, intimidating or interfering with a person obtaining or providing or assisting in obtaining or providing reproductive health services or a place of religious worship; includes in the definition of such crime engaging in a course of conduct or repeatedly committing acts within twenty-five feet of the premises of a reproductive health care facility or a place of religious worship; defines such premises; provides for a civil cause of action for any person harmed by conduct constituting such a crime.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill criminalizes interference with reproductive health services access, protecting patient rights and access to care under healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7293: Relates to training of day care center employees in the administration of opioid antagonists

Requires all employees of a family day care center, group family day care center, school-aged child care program, and child day care center be trained in administering an opioid antagonist; requires a child day care to stock at least one opioid antagonist.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires opioid antagonist training and stocking in childcare settings to address overdose emergencies, advancing public health protection in vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1797: Establishes the office of addiction and mental health services

This bill creates a new "Office of Addiction and Mental Health Services" in New York by merging the existing Office of Mental Health and Office of Addiction Services and Supports. It integrates care for individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or both under one office, replacing outdated references to previous agencies. The office will be led by a single commissioner with dual authority, supported by two deputy commissioners focused on addiction and mental health services, respectively. This structural change aims to streamline service delivery and coordination for people seeking treatment for co-occurring conditions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates integrated office for mental health/addiction services, advancing care coordination and strengthening public health infrastructure within healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 430: Requires certain health insurance policies to cover scalp cooling systems for the preservation of hair during cancer chemotherapy treatment; repealer

Requires certain large group health insurance policies and contracts to cover scalp cooling systems for the preservation of hair during cancer chemotherapy treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling during chemo, expanding patient access to hair preservation treatment under healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 719: Relates to amending the constitution to prevent and mitigate adverse childhood experiences

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the state to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as a public concern. It would add a new section to the state constitution stating that preventing and mitigating ACEs is a responsibility for the state and its local governments, to be handled through future legislation. The amendment does not create specific programs or funding but mandates that the legislature develop and implement solutions over time. It directly affects the state legislature, which would need to pass subsequent laws to fulfill this constitutional requirement. The bill is currently in committee review and requires voter approval after future elections.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates state action on ACEs (public health issue linked to mental health/chronic conditions), requiring future legislation to address them, advancing public health programs.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6584: Relates to allowing for certain rules and regulations to be waived in order to promulgate collaboration between mental health providers to develop programs for the benefit of the mentally ill

Allows for certain rules and regulations to be waived in order to promulgate collaboration between mental health providers to develop programs for the benefit of the mentally ill.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables mental health provider collaboration via regulatory waivers to develop programs for the mentally ill, directly supporting mental health services as a healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 8395: Relates to orders not to resuscitate and decisions regarding life-sustaining treatment and hospice care

Relates to orders not to resuscitate and the applicability of the family health care decisions act to residents of mental hygiene hospitals patients who lack decision-making capacity.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies application of patient autonomy laws for mental health patients in end-of-life care, protecting rights to informed treatment decisions per Family Health Care Decisions Act.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6811: Increases the amount of a tax credit for the purchase of automated external defibrillators

This bill increases the tax credit for purchasing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) from $500 to $1,000 per device. It directly affects taxpayers who buy AEDs for non-resale use, such as businesses, schools, or community organizations. The key change is doubling the credit amount per unit purchased, while maintaining limits that prevent the credit from reducing tax liability below a minimum threshold. The policy applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2026, and updates multiple sections of the tax law to reflect the higher credit amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit for AED purchases, providing direct tax relief to businesses/schools purchasing safety equipment, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases tax credit for AEDs, promoting public access to life-saving cardiac equipment in schools/businesses, advancing public health initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 7687: Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to SB Clinical Practice Management Plan, Inc. for the construction of facilities

This bill (S 7687) authorizes New York's Dormitory Authority to provide financing - such as loans or financial support - to SB Clinical Practice Management Plan, Inc. for constructing up to four advanced specialty care centers. It amends two sections of the Public Authorities Law to explicitly include this specific entity and purpose in the Authority's financing capabilities. The bill directly affects SB Clinical Practice Management Plan, Inc. by enabling it to secure funding for new healthcare facilities. The key provision is the streamlined authorization for the Dormitory Authority to finance or refinance these centers, without creating new requirements or altering existing healthcare policies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes financing for construction of specialty care centers, directly funding healthcare infrastructure and expanding facility access.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9045: Relates to reimbursements practices of pharmacy benefit managers

This bill requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to reimburse pharmacies for prescription drugs at an amount equal to or greater than the pharmacy's actual cost of procuring the drug. It directly affects independent pharmacies and PBMs by preventing PBMs from underpaying pharmacies below their acquisition cost from wholesalers. Key provisions include: (1) requiring PBMs to adjust reimbursement if a requested drug isn't available at the pharmacy's cost, and (2) prohibiting PBMs from paying pharmacies less than what they pay their own affiliated pharmacies for identical drugs. The law ensures pharmacies are compensated fairly for the drugs they dispense, without referencing specific outcomes or political implications.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates PBMs reimburse pharmacies at actual cost, preventing underpayment and protecting pharmacy access to medications, directly supporting healthcare delivery.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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