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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4062: Relates to the practice of physicians licensed in another state or territory of the United States pursuant to a reciprocal agreement

Authorizes physicians licensed in another state or territory of the United States to practice time-limited follow-up care via telehealth in NYS pursuant to a reciprocal agreement; requires annual authorization.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes out-of-state physicians to provide telehealth follow-up care, improving patient access to healthcare services without restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Telehealth

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9211: Relates to newborn screening for Gaucher disease

This bill (A 9211) requires New York State hospitals to conduct mandatory newborn screening for Gaucher disease, a rare inherited metabolic disorder. It directly affects all newborns in New York by adding Gaucher disease to the state's required newborn screening panel under public health law. The key mechanism is amending Section 2500-a of the public health law to include Gaucher disease screening as a standard test. This policy change ensures early detection of the condition, enabling timely medical intervention for affected infants.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates newborn screening for Gaucher disease, enabling early detection and timely treatment, directly improving public health services and patient access to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8081: Relates to requirements for certain mental health practitioners to be issued privilege to diagnose and develop assessment-based treatment plans

Provides alternate education and experience requirements for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychoanalysts licensed prior to 06/24/2027, to be issued privilege to diagnose and develop assessment-based treatment plans; removes fees for application for such diagnostic privileges.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves fees and provides alternate requirements for mental health practitioners to diagnose/treat, expanding access to mental health services per healthcare topic indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5490: Allows persons in recovery to have a distinguishing mark printed on their license for cases of medical emergencies

This bill (S 5490) allows individuals in drug or alcohol recovery to request a special "R" indicator on their driver's license when renewing or applying for a new license. The "R" mark would alert medical professionals during emergencies that the driver is in recovery, without requiring additional fees beyond standard license costs. It directly affects people in recovery who choose to opt-in, providing a clear identifier for healthcare providers in medical situations. The bill makes this option available through standard license application processes with no new requirements for state agencies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows medical professionals to quickly identify patients in recovery during emergencies, improving emergency care access and patient safety without additional costs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1270: Requires high schools to carry and have a trained employee to administer opioid antagonists

This bill requires all New York high schools to keep opioid overdose-reversal medication (like naloxone) on hand and designate at least one trained staff member to administer it during all school hours and after-school activities. Schools must ensure the medication is accessible and that at least one employee has completed a state-approved training course on its use. The law applies directly to high schools and their designated staff, mandating immediate availability of the medication for emergencies. It does not change existing health protocols but adds a specific requirement for opioid overdose response in school settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates schools to provide naloxone access and staff training for opioid overdose emergencies, directly enhancing public health emergency response in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5821: Relates to establishing a statewide person-centered mental health services work group

Establishes a statewide person-centered mental health services work group to improve statewide mental health planning and outcomes to achieve a person-centered, prevention-first integrated and tiered system of care for holistic health and wellness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes work group to improve mental health planning/outcomes, directly supporting mental health services under healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1718: Establishes the "tick borne illness treatment and education act of 2025"

Establishes the "tick borne illness treatment and education act"; requires health insurers to provide coverage for long term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick borne related pathogens.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for long-term Lyme disease care, expanding health insurance benefits under healthcare policy95% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 1965: Restores medical futility as a basis for DNR

This bill restores a specific medical futility standard as a basis for Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders under New York's Family Health Care Decisions Act (FHCDA) and surrogate court procedures. It allows two physicians to determine that resuscitation would be medically futile - meaning it would not restore heart or breathing function or would lead to repeated cardiac arrests before death - without requiring court approval for patients lacking decision-making capacity. This directly affects patients in end-of-life situations, particularly those with developmentally disabilities, by providing a clearer pathway for DNR orders when resuscitation is deemed ineffective. The change amends existing laws to reintroduce this criterion, which was removed when the FHCDA replaced New York's former DNR law in 2010.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestores physician determination of medical futility for DNR without court approval, streamlining end-of-life care decisions and protecting patient rights under FHCDA.95% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7701: Establishes a clinical preceptorship personal income tax credit for certain health care professionals who provide preceptor instruction to students

Establishes a clinical preceptorship personal income tax credit for certain health care professionals who provide preceptor instruction to students studying to be a health care professional.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates personal income tax credit for healthcare preceptors, providing direct tax relief and aligning with fiscal support for workforce development.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill incentivizes health care professionals to teach students via tax credit, supporting higher education training programs in health care fields.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit incentivizes healthcare professionals to mentor students, supporting workforce development and future healthcare access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 375: Relates to the tax deduction for costs associated with organ donation

Allows a taxpayer or the spouse of a taxpayer to deduct costs related to the taxpayer's organ donation; includes child care costs within such allowable costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new tax deduction for organ donation costs, reducing taxable income - direct tax relief measure for taxpayers.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows tax deductions for organ donation costs, reducing financial barriers to healthcare-related activities and encouraging organ donation participation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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