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care for individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or both under one office, replacing outdated references to previous agencies.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 · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4296: Limits the off label use of antipsychotic drugs on elderly patients with dementia

Limits the off label use of antipsychotic drugs with black box warnings on elderly patients with dementia; provides for professional misconduct for any health care professional who uses such drug on such patient.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly restricts off-label antipsychotic drug use on elderly dementia patients, limiting a healthcare practice per its summary and professional misconduct provision.90% 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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vetoed · New York · Assembly Dec 19, 2025

A 565: Relates to prohibiting the establishment of new for-profit hospices

This bill (A 565) prohibits the establishment of new for-profit hospices and bans capacity increases for existing for-profit hospices. It applies to all approvals after the law takes effect, directly affecting for-profit hospice providers and their expansion plans. The law requires new hospice facilities to operate as non-profits and prevents existing for-profit hospices from growing their services. This represents a concrete change in healthcare regulation, restricting for-profit models in hospice care.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits new for-profit hospices and bans capacity increases, restricting for-profit healthcare market access in hospice services.95% confidence

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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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