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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1266: Establishes the incontinence supplies insurance program for Medicaid beneficiaries

Establishes the incontinence supplies insurance program for Medicaid beneficiaries who are also residents of the state of New York and obtain a note from a physician indicating a need for an item.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to include incontinence supplies, improving access to necessary medical items for beneficiaries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2111: Requires suicide prevention hotline centers to meet certain requirements for individuals who are in the perinatal period

This bill (A 2111) amends New York's mental hygiene law to require suicide prevention hotline centers to provide culturally competent care specifically for individuals in the perinatal period (the time surrounding pregnancy and childbirth). It adds "individuals currently in the perinatal period" to a list of protected populations that hotlines must serve, alongside groups like veterans, people of color, and those experiencing homelessness. The key mechanism is expanding existing requirements for training and policies to ensure hotlines meet the needs of perinatal individuals. This policy change directly affects New York's designated suicide prevention hotline centers by mandating specific service standards for this population.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates culturally competent suicide hotline care for perinatal individuals, expanding mental health access for a vulnerable group within healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1113: Provides for loan forgiveness for social workers

Provides for loan forgiveness for social workers who commit to work in counties with less than two hundred thousand population, or towns which have a population of less than one hundred fifty persons per square mile for the duration of the award.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides loan forgiveness for social workers in underserved areas, expanding mental health workforce access and supporting healthcare delivery in rural communities.85% confidence

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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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