Healthcare (Hospitals)

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9711: Relates to medical debt

Prohibits money judgments arising from non-payment of facility items and services by a patient or patient guarantor that is brought by a facility; prohibits the enforcement of arbitration agreements or clauses with respect to non-payment of facility items and services by a patient or patient guarantor; relates to the collection of medical debt; requires transparency in hospital pricing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by prohibiting money judgments and enforcing arbitration for medical debt, reducing financial barriers to care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9897: Requires general hospitals and nursing homes to offer free notarial services to patients

Requires general hospitals and nursing homes to offer free notarial services to patients; requires an employee of such general hospital or nursing home who is a notary public to be present from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on business days.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to essential services by mandating free notarial services at healthcare facilities.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 8, 2026

A 10858: Relates to social admission of certain minors presenting to hospitals for mental or behavioral health concerns who are medically cleared for discharge, when such minor is abandoned at the hospital

Establishes procedures for the social admission of certain minors presenting to emergency departments for mental or behavioral health evaluation when a parent, legal guardian, or local social services district refuses to retrieve the minor upon discharge.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes procedures to ensure minors receive necessary mental health care by addressing abandonment scenarios, thereby protecting patient access and rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 9548: Relates to the identification of individuals who provide face-to-face care to or direct observation of a patient and information required to be submitted by complainants in offenses against a health care worker

Limits the identification of individuals who provide face-to-face care to or direct observation of a patient to their first name and first initial of their last name; requires complainants to only submit the address of the health care facility at which they were providing services at the time of the offense in cases involving an alleged offense against a hospital worker health care practitioner.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare workers by limiting identifying information, enhancing their safety and encouraging reporting of offenses against them.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 12, 2026

A 10490: Establishes Nicole's law, which provides for treatment of individuals with self-inflicted, life-threatening injuries

This bill, known as Nicole's law, creates new requirements for hospitals in the state to improve care for patients who have self-inflicted life-threatening injuries like suicide attempts or overdoses. It mandates that hospitals review a patient's medical history for past self-harm incidents and contact family members for additional context when admitting such patients. The law also requires longer hospital stays for those with previous similar injuries, provides 48-hour advance notice before discharge, and ensures patients receive referrals to outpatient support services. Additionally, clinical trial operators must offer crisis resources and supportive messages to individuals who are excluded from trials due to suicide risk.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens healthcare by mandating improved care protocols for self-harm patients, requiring hospital reviews and extended stays to ensure better treatment outcomes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 9388: Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care

Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient access to critical healthcare services including maternity, mental health, and substance use care by requiring public notice before hospital closures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10629: Requires the use of metal detectors at all general hospital public entrances

This bill requires all general hospitals to install metal detectors at every public entrance as part of their workplace violence safety and security plans. The law mandates that hospitals develop and regularly update comprehensive security measures, which can include employee training, increased staffing, and various engineering controls like barriers and lighting systems. Hospitals must share detailed summaries of their security plans with employees and union representatives, while also providing information on how to report workplace violence incidents. The legislation takes effect immediately, aligning with the implementation timeline of related workplace violence assessment laws.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances hospital security measures to protect patients and staff from workplace violence, strengthening healthcare safety protocols.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enhances workplace safety by requiring metal detectors at hospitals, protecting employees from violence and aligning with workplace security standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 28, 2026

A 10736: Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care

Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects access to critical healthcare services by requiring public engagement before hospital closures, especially for maternity, mental health, and substance use care units.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 9507: Provides additional support to medically fragile children

This bill expands support for medically fragile children by requiring health insurance plans to adjust how they review and approve medical services for this group. It mandates that utilization review decisions consider children's unique developmental needs rather than applying adult standards, and ensures coverage for services like private duty nursing, therapy, and home care that help children reach their maximum functional capacity. The legislation also requires insurers to maintain networks of providers with specialized expertise in medically fragile care, accommodate prolonged discharge plans when needed, and consider family circumstances such as employment and caregiving capacity when arranging care. Additionally, it prohibits medical necessity reviews for certain critical private duty nursing services and allows payment for hospital stays when specialized home care is unavailable during discharge transitions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands health insurance coverage for medically fragile children, mandates better utilization review standards, and ensures coverage for essential services like nursing and therapy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 10203: 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 to patients/public, enhancing transparency and patient rights in healthcare decisions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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