Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 2278: Requires general hospitals to have a registered professional nurse as a member of the governing entity responsible for developing a general hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies and programs

Requires hospitals to have a registered professional nurse as a sitting and voting member of the governing entity responsible for developing a hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies and programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates nurse representation in hospital governance to influence strategic policies, improving clinical decision-making and patient care quality per healthcare support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 4964: Relates to medical malpractice excess line insurance

This bill amends New York's insurance law to change requirements for medical malpractice insurance. It removes the need for insurers to obtain a declination from insurance associations before placing coverage for hospitals, physicians, or dentists. The key provision states that if insurance is available through an association or plan, insurers no longer must get a declination for these specific medical malpractice policies. This directly affects healthcare providers (hospitals, doctors, dentists) purchasing malpractice insurance by simplifying the placement process. The change applies to all medical malpractice coverage, not just specific types, streamlining how insurers secure this essential coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves declination requirement for medical malpractice insurance, easing provider access to coverage and supporting healthcare system stability.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1008: Relates to improving student mental health and mental health literacy in institutions of higher education in the state, and requiring the amendment or adoption of related protocols, policies and programs

Relates to improving student mental health and mental health literacy in institutions of higher education in the state; requires the amendment or adoption of related protocols, policies and programs in SUNY, CUNY and independent institutions of higher education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires mental health program adoption in higher ed institutions, enhancing student well-being and support within educational framework95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates mental health protocols in colleges, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare policy as per indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2025

S 1806: Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to certain peer support advocates based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration

Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to peer support advocates who are certified or licensed and are participating in the provision of corrections-based substance use disorder treatment and transition services based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill removes barriers for formerly incarcerated peer advocates in correctional facilities, directly supporting rehabilitation programs and reducing recidivism through expanded access to substance use treatment services.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables peer support for substance use disorder treatment in correctional facilities by removing barriers based on prior incarceration, improving access to mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 17, 2025

S 814: Relates to organ donation registration through a patient-facing portal

Provides that organ donation registrations through an electronic health record product do not retain or store patients' donor status information and meet standards established by the commissioner; amends the effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient privacy in organ donation registration via EHR, aligning with healthcare patient rights protection indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates no retention of donor data in electronic health records, directly protecting patient privacy through data minimization.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5323: Authorizes the imposition of penalties on subcontractors for failure to adhere to the standards for prompt, fair and equitable settlement of claims for health care and payments for health care services

Authorizes the imposition of penalties on subcontractors for failure to adhere to the standards for prompt, fair and equitable settlement of claims for health care and payments for health care services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates prompt, fair settlement of healthcare claims, preventing payment delays that impact patient access and provider revenue.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1916: Establishes the category of "qualified group practice" for medical, dental and podiatric practices that comply with certain standards

Establishes the category of "qualified group practice" for medical, dental and podiatric practices that comply with certain standards and authorizes such practices to operate a malpractice prevention program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes malpractice prevention programs for medical practices, supporting healthcare quality and patient safety standards.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5353: Enacts the "Automobile Insurance Fraud Prevention Act of 2025"

This bill requires auto insurers to pay claims within 30 days of receiving proof of loss or deny them within that timeframe, with late payments accruing 2% monthly interest. It mandates that medical necessity denials must be reviewed by licensed healthcare providers and requires insurers to share all related reports with claimants and their providers within 30 business days. The law establishes an arbitration process for disputes over claim payments, including expedited hearings for eligibility issues, and creates evidentiary presumptions for valid claim documents like medical records and payment proofs. These changes directly affect auto accident claimants, insurers, and healthcare providers by streamlining claims handling and reducing fraud-related delays.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates licensed healthcare provider review of medical necessity denials, protecting patient rights in insurance claims and ensuring proper medical assessment for coverage.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 732: Relates to prescribing opioids to a minor

Relates to prescribing opioids to a minor; prohibits practitioners from prescribing to a minor more than a seven day supply of any controlled substance containing an opioid; requires practitioners to obtain written parental consent before issuing a first prescription of a controlled substance containing an opioid to a minor; establishes exceptions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts opioid prescriptions to minors by limiting supply and requiring consent, limiting patient access to controlled substances under healthcare guidelines.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1011: Requires hospitals which offer medical residency training to provide certain obstetric-gynecology training

Provides that hospitals which offer medical residency training in obstetrics, gynecology, internal medicine, women's health and osteopathy shall provide training which follows the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association special requirements for obstetrics-gynecology; provides for experience with induced abortions and complications thereto except where residency program has a religious, moral or legal restriction which prohibits residents from performing abortions within the institution.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates OB-GYN residency training including abortion care access (where not restricted), strengthening provider capabilities for women's health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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