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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5621: Relates to prehospital emergency medical services for individuals in substance use recovery

Relates to prehospital emergency medical services for individuals in substance use recovery; requires policies, procedures, and protocols to be developed to identify individuals in substance use recovery and to avoid treatment that could compromise such individuals' recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates protocols to protect substance use recovery during emergency care, aligning with patient rights and improved healthcare access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3195: Relates to modifications and exceptions to case payment reimbursement rates for neoplastic disease care hospitals

Provides per diem rates of payment by governmental agencies for inpatient services provided by facilities designated by the federal department of health and human services as exempt extended neoplastic disease care hospitals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes reimbursement rates for cancer care hospitals, ensuring funding for specialized neoplastic disease treatment services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6782: Relates to persons with a serious mental illness residing in an adult home

This bill prevents state departments from restricting the number of people with serious mental illness living in qualifying adult homes. It applies only to adult homes that meet four specific requirements: being nonprofit, operating a full continuum of housing services, regularly assessing residents' needs, and providing targeted mental health supports like independent living skills training and community integration. The bill defines "serious mental illness" using DSM-IV-TR criteria for severe, long-term conditions causing substantial functional disability. It takes effect immediately upon enactment and was referred to the Health committee on March 24, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents restrictions on mental health care access in adult homes, mandates targeted mental health supports per DSM criteria, and expands service availability for serious mental illness.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves restrictions on housing for people with serious mental illness in nonprofit adult homes, supporting accessible housing for vulnerable populations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4194: Relates to quotas for duties performed by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

Prohibits publicly traded pharmacies with twenty or more stores in this state from establishing or enforcing quotas for duties performed by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, including evaluating or measuring the number of prescriptions filled, services rendered, programs offered and revenue obtained.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans pharmacy quotas that could compromise patient safety and pharmacist autonomy, protecting quality medication services under healthcare delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5299: Expands the Doctors Across New York program to include dentists

This bill expands New York's "Doctors Across New York" program to include dentists in addition to physicians. It allocates state funds specifically for loan repayment and practice support for dentists (and physicians) who work in underserved communities, with at least 50% of funds directed to general hospitals. Funding is distributed regionally (1/3 to NYC, 2/3 to the rest of the state) without competitive bidding, prioritizing primary care providers entering underserved areas. The policy directly affects dentists and physicians seeking to establish or join practices in underserved communities across New York State.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands healthcare access by funding dentists in underserved areas via loan repayment and practice support, prioritizing primary care providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 3575: Relates to establishing a uterine fibroids awareness and education program

Establishes a uterine fibroids awareness and education program on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids and the elevated risk for minority women.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes uterine fibroids awareness/education program targeting minority health disparities, aligns with public health education initiatives to improve patient access to information.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6935: Relates to requiring Medicaid to cover a wearable medical device to treat certain forms of cancer

Requires Medicaid to cover a wearable medical device that uses low-intensity, alternating electric fields delivered to the tumor site to treat glioblastoma and other cancers as recommended by medical and scientific evidence.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicaid coverage for cancer treatment device, expanding health services access as per medical evidence.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 12, 2026

A 2018: Relates to long term care options for medicaid recipients; repealer

Repeals managed long term care provisions for Medicaid recipients; establishes provisions for fully integrated plans for long term care including PACE and MAP plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepeals managed long-term care, establishes integrated PACE/MAP plans enhancing Medicaid coverage and access for recipients.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 18, 2026

A 6904: Adds Down syndrome to the definition of developmental disability and expands such definition to include certain individuals below the age of ten

This bill amends New York's mental hygiene law to automatically include Down syndrome as a qualifying condition under the definition of developmental disability for Medicaid eligibility. It adds Down syndrome to a list of specific conditions (alongside cerebral palsy, autism, and others) that now qualify individuals for Medicaid without needing separate assessments. People with Down syndrome who meet income and other standard Medicaid criteria will automatically qualify under this change. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill automatically includes Down syndrome in Medicaid eligibility, expanding health coverage without separate assessments for qualifying individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7169: Establishes protocols for the handling of stillbirths by healthcare facilities and establishing a stillbirth research database

This bill requires New York healthcare facilities providing birthing services to implement specific protocols when a stillbirth occurs. It mandates facilities to assign a primary physician to communicate with families, provide bereavement support (including memory boxes with keepsakes like handprints and photographs), and offer sensitive counseling. The bill also establishes a confidential state database collecting anonymized stillbirth data - including maternal health history, fetal evaluation details, and autopsy findings - to identify causes and prevention strategies. All collected data will be publicly accessible on the health department website in non-identifiable form, while facilities must comply with these protocols as a condition of licensure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates bereavement support, counseling, and data collection for stillbirth care, enhancing patient support and research in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Women's Health

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