Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 893: Relates to the use of psychotropic medications in nursing homes and adult care facilities

Relates to the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes; imposes limits as to time and documentation; requires informed consent under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires informed consent and limits antipsychotic use in nursing homes, protecting patient rights and safety in mental health care settings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4732: Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of certain public employee retirees

Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance; defines employers to include the state, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities and commissions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents reduction in employer contributions for retiree health benefits, protecting existing budget allocations for public employee healthcare spending.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits reducing health insurance benefits for public employee retirees, protecting existing coverage and preventing benefit cuts per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits reduction of health insurance benefits for public employee retirees, directly protecting post-employment benefits under labor/employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Insurance Public Employees

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4524: Enacts the interstate nurse licensure compact and the advanced practice registered nurse compact

This bill establishes two compacts to simplify nursing licensure across state lines. The Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs) to practice in any participating state using a single license issued by their home state, eliminating the need for separate state licenses. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact provides similar interstate practice privileges for advanced practice nurses under uniform home-state requirements. Both compacts require nurses to meet their home state's licensure standards and create a shared system for states to exchange disciplinary information to protect public safety.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSimplifies nurse licensure across states, removing barriers to practice and improving patient access to healthcare services by enabling broader provider availability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3538: Requires insurers to provide information on resources for insureds or enrollees recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

This bill (A 3538) requires health insurers and health maintenance organizations in New York to provide newly diagnosed Alzheimer's patients with written informational resources within 60 days of learning about the diagnosis. It directly affects insureds and enrollees recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, mandating that insurers send evidence-based materials about the disease and contact information for specialized support organizations like the Alzheimer's Association. The resources must be culturally and linguistically appropriate, developed by medical and disability experts, and delivered via mail (or electronically if consented to). The law takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to provide Alzheimer's resources, improving patient access to care information and support services per bill's requirements.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 4, 2025

S 768: Relates to breast cancer screening and diagnostic testing for incarcerated individuals in accordance with certain nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines

Provides incarcerated individuals with access to breast cancer screening and diagnostic testing in accordance with certain nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates breast cancer screening for incarcerated individuals, improving correctional health services (a component of criminal justice). This strengthens conditions within the corrections system.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides breast cancer screening access for incarcerated individuals, improving healthcare access for a vulnerable population.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7102: Provides for notification to hospital patients upon intake of reports of hospital-acquired infections

This bill requires hospitals to notify patients during registration about hospital-acquired infections that occurred in the previous 30 days. Hospitals must display daily-updated, easy-to-understand signs showing infection reports for the prior month, with directions to access more information. Patients can request individual copies of the displayed information. The law applies to general hospitals and mandates this notification as part of the prebooking and intake process, with penalties for non-compliance established by health department regulations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to disclose infection rates to patients, enhancing transparency and patient rights in healthcare settings per bill's notification mandate.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3175: Relates to providing student onboarding and ongoing education on reproductive health services

Requires student onboarding and ongoing education on reproductive health services available to students including where the closest reproductive health clinics are located; all resources available to a student seeking reproductive health services including but not limited to financial assistance and mental health services and any reproductive health resources available to a student through the institution.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates reproductive health education resources as part of student support, enhancing curriculum and access to health services within educational institutions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides students with reproductive health service information including mental health resources, improving access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5580: Requires the commissioner of health to establish and publish a list of generic drug products; repealer

S 5580 requires New York's health commissioner to create and publish a list of generic drugs meeting FDA safety and efficacy standards, including those with therapeutic equivalence. The bill mandates that manufacturers provide the state with bioequivalence data and other supporting information, which must be made freely available online. This list will determine which generic drugs can be substituted by pharmacists without a prescriber's "Dispense As Written" (DAW) notation on prescriptions. The law also repeals an outdated section of public health law and updates prescription form requirements to ensure pharmacists can substitute approved generics unless explicitly prohibited by the prescriber.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables pharmacist substitution of generic drugs without prescriber notation, improving patient access to affordable medications by streamlining availability of FDA-approved therapeutics.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs Public Health

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failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 3727: Relates to access to nursing home residents by essential caregivers

This bill requires nursing homes to allow essential caregivers access to residents during visitation restrictions imposed by authorities. It defines "essential caregivers" as individuals designated by residents (or their representatives if residents cannot decide) to provide daily living assistance or emotional support. Nursing homes must permit at least one essential caregiver daily, enforce safety protocols, and provide written warnings before denying access. Residents and caregivers can appeal denied access to the state department, which must investigate within 48 hours and may impose fines for violations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires nursing homes to permit essential caregiver access, improving patient care continuity and protecting resident rights during visitation restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 517: Creates an educational pamphlet regarding the importance of prostate-specific antigen testing

This bill requires New York's health commissioner to create a plain-language educational pamphlet about prostate cancer. The pamphlet must cover symptoms, risk factors, detection methods (including PSA testing), insurance coverage for screening, and treatment options. It will be provided free to healthcare providers for distribution to adult patients with a prostate who are at risk or diagnosed with prostate cancer, available in English and six common non-English languages in New York. The bill does not mandate screening or treatment, only provides information to support informed discussions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates free educational pamphlet on PSA testing with insurance coverage details, improving patient access to preventive care information and screening options.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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