Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 9634: Requires limited services pregnancy centers to disclose to clients that they do not have a licensed medical provider on staff

Requires limited services pregnancy centers to disclose to clients that they do not have a licensed medical provider on staff who provides or supervises reproductive health services at such center; requires such disclosure to be provided in writing and orally, and to be available in English and Spanish; provides for reporting of violations; provides penalties for violations.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts patient access to reproductive health services by mandating disclosure that centers lack licensed medical providers, limiting informed consent and access to care.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9196: Relates to prohibiting the establishment of new for-profit hospices

This bill prohibits new for-profit hospices from being established or incorporated and bans any capacity increases for existing for-profit hospices. It directly affects for-profit hospice care providers and future hospice developers by blocking new entries into the for-profit hospice market and preventing expansion of current for-profit facilities. The key provision, added to public health law, bans all approvals for for-profit hospice operations or capacity expansions effective immediately. This applies to all new applications and existing facilities operating under a for-profit model. The law takes effect as soon as signed, with no grace period for compliance.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits new for-profit hospices and bans capacity expansions, restricting market entry for for-profit hospice providers and limiting patient access options in hospice care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 12, 2026

A 10122: Relates to prohibiting the establishment of new for-profit hospices

This bill prohibits the approval of new for-profit hospices or any expansion of capacity for existing for-profit hospices. It directly affects for-profit hospice providers by blocking new facility approvals and preventing capacity increases for current for-profit operations. The key mechanism requires health authorities to deny all applications for new for-profit hospice establishments or capacity expansions under the public health law. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment, applying to all approvals after that date.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits new for-profit hospices and expansions, restricting provider options and limiting access to hospice services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9692: Requires health benefits for state and retired state employees have the option to only cover the employee or retiree and their spouse or domestic partner

Requires health benefits for state and retired state employees have the option to only cover the employee or retiree and their spouse or domestic partner.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts health benefits to employee/spouse only, limiting coverage scope compared to broader dependent coverage.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8902: Relates to coverage for services provided by school-based health centers for medical assistance recipients

S 8902 amends New York's social services law to ensure that medical assistance recipients (such as Medicaid beneficiaries) cannot access school-based health center services through managed care programs until at least April 1, 2026. The bill adds a specific provision requiring these services to be provided outside of managed care arrangements during that period. This directly affects medical assistance recipients who use school-based health centers and the managed care organizations that coordinate their care. The law takes effect immediately, but the amendment expires when the underlying section of the law is repealed.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid beneficiaries' access to school-based health services via managed care until 2026, limiting coverage delivery options.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 11, 2026

A 9577: Relates to coverage for services provided by school-based health centers for medical assistance recipients

This bill (A 9577) amends New York's social services law to prevent medical assistance recipients from receiving school-based health center services through managed care programs. It specifically prohibits managed care organizations from covering these services until at least April 1, 2026. The change directly affects medical assistance recipients who access health services at school-based centers, ensuring such care isn't routed through managed care systems. The provision takes effect immediately for the bill itself, but the coverage restriction applies starting April 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits managed care coverage for school-based health services until 2026, restricting patient access to medical assistance recipients' care options.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2341: Prohibits certain COVID-19 mask and face covering mandates by state agencies

Prohibits state agencies from promulgating rules, regulations or any form of guidance requiring individuals under the age of eighteen who are not exhibiting COVID-19 related symptoms, as defined by the centers for disease control and prevention, to wear a mask or face covering in a public place or while participating in any recreational or organized sporting activity.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts public health measures (mask mandates for children), opposing pandemic-related healthcare policies under public health programs.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8261: Relates to the administration of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 immunization

Bill A 8261 prohibits administrative agencies from making COVID-19 immunization mandatory or requiring proof of vaccination for individuals in the state. It specifies that no person can be required to receive the COVID-19 immunization unless the state legislature enacts such a mandate. This includes provisions for children and incapacitated persons, requiring parental or guardian consent in the absence of a legislative mandate. The bill also prevents administrative agencies from requiring immunization for school attendance, employment, travel, access to government services, or residency in group homes.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations and proof requirements, restricting public health program implementation by limiting government authority over immunization mandates.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1608: Relates to dental, medical and podiatric malpractice actions and to establishing a limitation on noneconomic damages in personal injury actions

Requires a certificate of merit in actions for damages, contribution or indemnity arising out of alleged negligence of a professional licensed pursuant to the education law; establishes a party in an action for medical, dental or podiatric malpractice may not omit the name of certain experts in responding to a request; limits judgments for past and future damages in an action to recover damages for dental, medical or podiatric malpractice; limits compensation for noneconomic damages suffered by an injured plaintiff in any personal injury action to $250,000.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareLimits noneconomic damages in medical malpractice suits, restricting patient compensation and reducing legal accountability for healthcare providers.90% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 9126: Relates to prohibiting supervised injection sites

Relates to prohibiting supervised injection sites; provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to own, operate, work in or volunteer at a supervised injection site; defines terms and establishes penalties.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProhibits supervised injection sites, a harm reduction approach in criminal justice reform, expanding criminalization of drug use and restricting reform efforts.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits supervised injection sites, a public health service for harm reduction, restricting access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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