Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate May 22, 2026

J 2166: Congratulating Dr. Carol Podgorski upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service to the University of Rochester Medical Center

This Senate resolution formally congratulates Dr. Carol Podgorski on her retirement from the University of Rochester Medical Center after a distinguished career in aging, behavioral health, and Alzheimer's care. The bill recognizes her extensive contributions as a professor, researcher, and leader who has improved care for older adults and families across New York State. It highlights her specific achievements, including securing insurance coverage for family therapy services and directing programs that support dementia patients and caregivers. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the document be sent to Dr. Podgorski as an official acknowledgment of her service.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill recognizes achievements in securing insurance coverage and improving care for older adults and families.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10439: Relates to registered radiologic technologists working within a collaborative practice agreement with a licensed physician

Authorizes radiologic technologists to perform radiography services under collaborative practice agreements; defines "collaborative practice agreement" as an agreement between a radiologic technologist and a licensed physician which does not require the direct supervision of the licensed physician when administering certain radiography services; sets forth requirements for collaborative practice agreements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands patient access to radiography services by allowing technologists to work under collaborative agreements without direct physician supervision.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 10124: Requires search engines and social media networks to include a consumer notice on limited services pregnancy center listings and posts

Requires search engines such as Google, Yahoo or Bing to include a notice to users when searching limited services pregnancy center listings that such limited services pregnancy centers provide limited medical and abortion care and may not have medical professionals onsite; requires social media networks such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr and Flickr to include such consumer notice on any posts or advertisements by such centers.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts patient access to healthcare information by mandating notices on limited services pregnancy centers, potentially limiting informed decision-making.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 1, 2026

A 11219: Relates to the earnings limitation for retired emergency medical technicians employed by certain agencies providing emergency services

This bill raises the annual earnings limit for retired emergency medical technicians, advanced emergency medical technicians, and paramedics to $50,000. It directly affects retired EMS personnel who are currently employed by agencies providing emergency services. The change modifies the state's retirement and social security law to allow these workers to earn up to the new cap without penalty. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases earnings limits for retired EMS personnel, protecting their ability to work and supporting the healthcare workforce.85% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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passed · New York · Senate May 27, 2026

J 2163: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Maternal Mental Health Month in the State of New York

This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Month in New York State. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about mental health challenges faced by pregnant and postpartum individuals, such as anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. By designating this specific month, the legislation seeks to highlight the importance of addressing untreated mental health conditions to improve outcomes for birthing people and their infants. The bill is a commemorative action that directs copies of the resolution to the Governor and the Legislative Women's Caucus for record-keeping and dissemination.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes maternal mental health awareness, aligning with mental health service improvement goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate May 8, 2026

S 10253: Relates to veterans health care

Relates to veterans' health care; creates a veteran health care review to ensure veterans and their families have access to health and mental health treatment, including for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma, reproductive and mental health conditions, and suicide prevention.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a review to ensure access to health and mental health treatments for veterans, directly advancing patient care.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a review to ensure veterans access healthcare, mental health treatment, and suicide prevention, directly strengthening veteran services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

J 2065: commemorating May 24, 2026, as the 15th Anniversary of the birth of Paige Elizabeth Keely

This bill designates May 24, 2026, as Paige Elizabeth Keely Day in New York State to honor the memory of a young girl who passed away from a rare brain condition. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about brain arteriovenous malformations and other neurological disorders while supporting the foundation established by her family to fund research and aid affected families. By officially recognizing this date, the legislature intends to encourage medical screening and education regarding early detection methods for these silent conditions. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the Keely family and their foundation to acknowledge their advocacy work.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes awareness of neurological disorders and supports a foundation for research and aid, aligning with improving patient access and funding medical initiatives.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10434: Directs the department of health to collect certain data from relevant entities regarding calls and dispatches for emergency medical services

Directs the department of health to collect certain data from relevant entities, and designated public safety answering points to receive 911 service calls, regarding calls and dispatches for emergency medical services; establishes reporting requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates data collection on emergency medical services to improve response efficiency and patient outcomes.85% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 10228: Relates to the date of enrollment in the child health insurance plan program; repealer

Eliminates the prospective enrollment waiting period for children under the age of nineteen enrolling in the child health insurance plan program by enrolling a child retroactively to the first day of the month in which they are approved for coverage under such program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes enrollment waiting periods for children, expanding access to health insurance coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Tags Children

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 1, 2026

A 11200: Relates to HIV testing in certain criminal cases

This bill modifies the rules for when courts must order HIV testing in specific criminal cases. It requires that any court-ordered test be completed within 48 hours of the initial filing of the case documents. If a defendant misses this deadline, the court must order a new test to be administered. Additionally, the bill ensures that defendants receive information about HIV testing and medical treatment following guidelines set by the health commissioner.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates timely HIV testing and ensures defendants receive information about treatment per health guidelines, protecting patient rights and access to care.85% confidence

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