Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 20, 2026

A 6571: Establishes the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health program

Establishes the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health program to provide funding to providers whose primary function is to facilitate access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services and information for low-income, uninsured and underinsured individuals and provide support to providers to facilitate access to care, fund uncompensated care, and support community awareness of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services across New York state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds sexual/reproductive health services for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals, expanding access and support for healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6193: Establishes the SUNY downstate medical support fund

Establishes the SUNY downstate medical support fund to provide financial support for infrastructural upgrades and expansion; facilitates research and development grants in medical and health-related fields; offers scholarships and financial aid; supports community health initiatives and outreach programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates SUNY Downstate Medical Support Fund providing scholarships, financial aid, infrastructure upgrades, and R&D grants for medical education at a higher education institution, directly advancing higher education access and funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a medical support fund for infrastructure, research grants, scholarships, and community health initiatives, directly advancing healthcare funding and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7987: Ensures continuity of care for cancer patients during insurance contract negotiations

Ensures continuity of care for cancer patients during insurance contract negotiations by requiring insurance coverage and treatment continue until the conclusion of care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates uninterrupted cancer patient coverage during insurance negotiations, protecting access to treatment and continuity of care per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 2675: Requires hospitals record information during intake and registration if a patient requires a disability accommodation

Requires hospitals record information during intake and registration if a patient requires a disability accommodation; allows such patient to decline such request for information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to document disability accommodations during intake, enhancing patient access and rights in healthcare settings per topic description.90% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7284: Expands the description of certain services which are not prohibited by statutes governing the practice of nursing

Expands the description of certain services which are not prohibited by statutes governing the practice of nursing, including direct support staff to nurses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands nursing scope of practice by clarifying allowable services for nurses and support staff, improving healthcare access and delivery within medical professionals framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5359: Prohibits interference with the provision of medical assistance to incarcerated individuals

Prohibits any police officer, peace officer or employee of a correctional facility from interfering with the provision of medical assistance to an incarcerated individual.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits interference with medical care for incarcerated individuals, protecting civil rights and improving correctional facility standards within criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits interference with medical care for incarcerated individuals, protecting patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7203: Enacts the "New York state nurse employment, enhancement and dignity act"

Enacts the "New York state nurse employment, enhancement and dignity act" to provide hazard pay to nurses during a state disaster emergency, an annual tax credit for nurses, a student loan forgiveness program for nurses, and preferential school admission for nurses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAnnual tax credit for nurses provides direct tax relief, aligning with fiscal support indicators for healthcare workers.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides hazard pay, tax credits, loan forgiveness for nurses - directly supports healthcare workforce stability and access to care95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3948: Provides for a tax credit for certain persons relocating to the state to provide or receive reproductive care or gender-affirming care

This bill provides a $500 tax credit for individuals who permanently relocate to the state to access reproductive care or gender-affirming care, or for healthcare providers who relocate to offer such care. It applies to people moving from states with stricter abortion laws or more restrictive gender-affirming care access laws. The credit is available on individual income tax returns for the tax year of relocation, with excess credits refundable if they exceed tax liability. The policy takes effect for taxable years beginning January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable $500 tax credit for relocation to access care, offering direct tax relief to targeted individuals aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax relief.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credit to access reproductive/gender-affirming care, improving patient access to restricted services95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5091: Expands the Doctors Across New York program to include dentists

S 5091 expands New York's "Doctors Across New York" program to include dentists, allowing them to access the same loan repayment and practice support benefits previously available only to physicians. The bill allocates specific state funds for dentist loan repayment (through Section 2807-m) and practice support (through Section 2807-m), maintaining the existing regional funding distribution (1/3 to NYC, 2/3 to other areas) and prioritizing underserved communities. Key provisions require at least 50% of funds to support general hospitals and ensure dentists working in primary care or specialty practices in underserved areas can qualify for assistance. The changes directly affect dentists and physicians seeking to establish or join practices in medically underserved regions across New York State.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands healthcare access by funding dentist loan repayment/practice support through existing program, prioritizing underserved communities and improving dental care access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

E 820: Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2025-26 state fiscal year for grants in aid for certain services and expenses

This bill (Assembly Resolution E820) is a procedural resolution that specifies the exact organizations and funding amounts for state grants in the 2025-26 fiscal year. It directly affects health centers, human services organizations, nonprofits, municipalities, and other eligible entities listed in the resolution (e.g., APICHA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, $25,000; UNITED HOSPICE, $95,000). The key mechanism is requiring a detailed, itemized list of grantees with allocated funds to be approved by the Assembly Speaker and budget director before being included in a spending resolution. The resolution does not create new programs but formalizes existing funding allocations for services like healthcare, mental health, and community support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates specific state funds ($25k-$95k) to health centers and nonprofits via itemized grants for 2025-26 fiscal year, directly funding essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds to healthcare entities (e.g., APICHA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, UNITED HOSPICE) for services, directly advancing healthcare access through targeted grants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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