Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1588: Requiring the health care and wellness education and outreach program of the department of health to provide information regarding pressure ulcers

Requires the health care and wellness education and outreach program of the department of health to provide information regarding pressure ulcers for consumers, patients, educators and health care providers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires health department to provide pressure ulcer education, enhancing patient/provider awareness and prevention efforts within healthcare services.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7448: Requires health care providers facilitate a screening for maternal depression within the first six weeks of a person giving birth

Requires maternal health care providers facilitate a screening for maternal depression, unless refused by the birth mother, within the first six weeks of birth and that such screening be covered by insurance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates maternal depression screening coverage, expanding mental health access and insurance support for postpartum care, directly advancing patient access to mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 5534: Prohibits Medicaid from requiring prior authorization for certain HIV medications

Prohibits Medicaid service providers from requiring prior authorization for antiretroviral prescription drugs for the treatment or prevention of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves prior authorization barriers for HIV medications, improving patient access to essential treatments under Medicaid, aligning with healthcare access and patient rights indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5910: Establishes strict liability for injuries caused by required immunizations

Establishes a claim for strict liability against the state for any injury caused by the administration of an immunization which is mandated by a state law; gives the court of claims the power and jurisdiction to hear such a claim.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides legal recourse for immunization injury claims, protecting patient rights within public health programs and vaccine administration.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5252: Establishes a loan forgiveness program for licensed mental health professionals in jails and prisons

Establishes a loan forgiveness program for licensed mental health professionals in jails and prisons for the purpose of increasing the number of mental health professionals rendering mental health services in correctional institutions; provides for eligibility and priority; provides for awards in the amount of $2,000; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates loan forgiveness for mental health professionals in prisons to increase services, directly advancing rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates loan forgiveness for mental health pros in prisons to increase access to care, directly supporting mental health services in correctional facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1283: Prohibits virginity examinations

Prohibits health care practitioners from performing a virginity examination or supervising the performance of a virginity examination on a patient; defines "virginity examination".

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits non-consensual virginity exams, protecting patient rights and bodily autonomy in healthcare settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 5545: Establishes "The Equity in Fertility Treatment Act"; relates to the definition of infertility and health insurance coverage for the treatment of infertility

Establishes "The Equity in Fertility Treatment Act"; relates to the definition of infertility and health insurance coverage for the treatment of infertility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health insurance coverage for infertility treatment, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6711: Provides for the award of scholarships and loan forgiveness for dentists and podiatrists on the same terms as physicians

This bill expands New York's scholarship and loan forgiveness programs to include dentists and podiatrists on identical terms as physicians. It modifies existing education law to award Regents scholarships for dental and podiatric students and extends the physician loan forgiveness program to cover dentists and podiatrists who agree to practice in designated shortage areas. Participants must work in underserved regions for 12 months per year of funding received, with specific service requirements and reporting obligations. The policy directly affects dental and podiatric professionals seeking financial assistance for education or debt relief in New York State.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education scholarships and loan forgiveness for dental/podiatric students, aligning with education funding support through modified education law.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands loan forgiveness/scholarships for dentists/podiatrists to practice in shortage areas, directly increasing healthcare provider access in underserved regions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 263: Relates to collaborative prescriptive authority for psychologists

Allows a licensed psychologist to apply to the department of education for conditional prescribing certification if the psychologist meets certain requirements; allows the department of education to waive certain requirements for an applying psychologist; provides that a conditional prescribing certification shall be valid for a period of two years.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows psychologists to prescribe medications under conditional certification, expanding mental health access and treatment options without requiring physician referrals.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5029: Relates to the substitution of brand name epinephrine auto-injectors with alternate epinephrine auto-injectors

This bill allows pharmacists to substitute a generic epinephrine auto-injector (like EpiPen alternatives) for a brand-name version when prescribed, under specific conditions. It directly affects patients needing epinephrine for allergies, pharmacists dispensing the devices, and prescribers writing the prescriptions. Key provisions require the generic to be cheaper, the prescriber not to prohibit substitution, the pharmacist to obtain patient consent, and to provide counseling on proper use. The law aims to increase access to affordable emergency allergy treatment without requiring additional prescription changes. It does not alter existing prescription requirements but streamlines substitution for cost-effective options.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows cheaper generic epinephrine substitution, improving patient access/costs while requiring consent and counseling, directly advancing affordable allergy treatment access.90% confidence

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