Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5786: Requires certain eligible persons or entities to acquire and possess opioid antagonists

Requires certain eligible persons or entities to acquire and possess opioid antagonists for emergency treatment of a person appearing to experience an opioid-related overdose.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires opioid antagonists for overdose emergencies, directly improving access to life-saving care and supporting public health initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7513: Enacts the "children and recovering mothers (CHARM) act"

Enacts the "children and recovering mothers (CHARM) act" to provide guidance, education and assistance to healthcare providers caring for expectant mothers with substance use disorder; provides for the screening of newborns for substance abuse exposure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides guidance/education for providers treating expectant mothers with SUD and mandates newborn substance exposure screening, advancing maternal/infant healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5342: Prohibits hospitals, health systems, and health care providers from charging facility fees that are not covered by the patient's health insurance carrier

Prohibits hospitals, health systems, and health care providers from charging facility fees that are not covered by the patient's health insurance carrier.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents surprise medical bills by prohibiting uncovered facility fees, protecting patients from financial burden and supporting access to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 9, 2025

A 3862: Relates to providing information to patients and the public on hospital rule-based exclusions

Relates to providing information to patients and the public on hospital rule-based exclusions; requires the commissioner of health to collect from each hospital a list of its hospital rule-based exclusions and publish such information on the department's website.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to disclose rule-based exclusions, enhancing patient transparency and rights within healthcare access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3372: Relates to providing for taxpayer gifts for uterine fibroids education and establishes the uterine fibroids education fund

This bill allows taxpayers to voluntarily contribute any whole dollar amount to a new "uterine fibroids education fund" when filing state corporate or personal income taxes. The contributions, which do not reduce the taxpayer's required tax payment, will be collected through designated spaces on tax forms. All funds will be managed by the state's tax and finance departments and used exclusively for approved educational programs about uterine fibroids, including grants for healthcare providers and public outreach initiatives. The fund is established under the state finance law, with spending requiring approval from the health department and annual expenditure requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes voluntary tax contributions to fund uterine fibroids education, creating new state spending via tax system for public health programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dedicated fund for uterine fibroids education programs, increasing healthcare education funding and improving patient access to condition-specific information.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4732: Requires that pharmacists get express written consent before substituting a drug product for a less expensive drug product

Requires that pharmacists get express written consent before substituting a drug product for a less expensive drug product, including biological products.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires patient consent for drug substitution, protecting patient choice and rights in medication management per bill language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 6, 2026

A 6987: Requires covered entities report to the department of health regarding certain 340B drug discounts

Requires covered entities report to the department of health regarding certain 340B drug discounts and what percentage of patients benefit from such discounts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires reporting on 340B discounts and patient benefits, ensuring program effectiveness for low-income access to affordable medications.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7042: Relates to the unlawful possession of a patient record

S 7042 makes it a class A misdemeanor to possess a patient's medical record without legal authority and then intentionally ignore a written request from the healthcare provider or the patient to return or destroy the record. The law applies to written or electronic health information (excluding records held by HIPAA-covered entities) and targets individuals who obtain records without permission, such as through unauthorized access. It directly affects people who access patient records without authorization and fail to comply with a formal demand to return or destroy them. Violations are punishable as a class A misdemeanor under this bill.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill criminalizes unauthorized access to patient records, directly protecting patient privacy and rights in healthcare data management, aligning with patient rights safeguards in healthcare policy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill imposes penalties for unauthorized access to electronic health records, strengthening data privacy protections for patient information handled digitally.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3149: Relates to actions by health care providers against patients

Relates to actions by health care providers against patients; provides that it shall be an affirmative defense to an action by a health care provider against a patient for recovery of payment for an outstanding bill that such health care provider failed to submit such insurance claim to the patient's insurer in a timely manner.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by allowing providers' failure to timely submit insurance claims as defense against payment recovery, preventing unfair billing practices.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5559: Establishes a credentialing pilot program for direct support professionals

Bill A 5559 establishes a pilot program to credential direct support professionals (DSPs) who work with individuals receiving care in state-operated and not-for-profit facilities. The program aims to professionalize the DSP field by promoting career advancement, developing advanced skills, and enhancing workforce recruitment and retention. It includes a credentialing and education program, along with comprehensive training that may feature online modules and mentorships. An advisory council, comprising DSPs, providers, and self-advocates, will oversee the program's implementation. The Office is required to report on the pilot's effectiveness by November 2028, including recommendations for a potential statewide credentialing program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes DSP credentialing to professionalize workforce, improve care quality, and enhance retention in healthcare settings, aligning with support indicators for workforce development.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes career advancement and workforce retention for direct support professionals, aligning with employment standards by enhancing job quality and recruitment through credentialing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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