Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6051: Relates to assaults on medical providers and employees and volunteers of hospitals

This bill (A 6051) expands protections under New York's assault laws by adding specific healthcare workers to the list of protected individuals. It amends Penal Law Section 120.05 to include medical providers (physicians, physician assistants), nurses (registered, nurse practitioners, certified nursing assistants), hospital employees, volunteers, ambulance personnel, and emergency medical staff as those who cannot be assaulted while performing their duties. The key mechanism is explicitly listing these roles in the legal definition of assault, making such attacks a more severe offense. It directly affects healthcare workers in hospitals, emergency departments, and related settings across New York State. The bill is currently referred to the Codes committee as of February 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands assault protections for healthcare workers, strengthening safety for medical staff performing duties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5734: Expands insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization to include three complete oocyte retrievals and in vitro fertilization with unlimited embryo transfers; includes coverage under individual policies

Expands insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization; includes coverage under individual policies; provides coverage for three complete oocyte retrievals and in vitro fertilization with unlimited embryo transfers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands insurance coverage for IVF procedures, increasing access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3602: Ensures that temporary protected status beneficiaries continue to receive Medicaid benefits

S 3602 prevents New York's Medicaid program from ending benefits for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and DACA recipients if the federal government terminates these programs. It ensures current beneficiaries retain coverage and extends eligibility to former TPS/DACA recipients who meet all requirements except immigration status. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment. This applies solely to New York State's Medicaid program, not federal benefits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents Medicaid coverage loss for TPS/DACA recipients, maintaining healthcare access under NY Medicaid program as required by bill's explicit intent to retain benefits.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects and extends Medicaid benefits for TPS and DACA recipients, directly providing immigrant services and protections at the state level.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7562: Relates to requiring prescription drug containers be labeled with a description of the size, shape, color and imprint of the prescription drug it contains

Bill S 7562 amends existing law concerning prescription drug labeling. It requires pharmacists to include a physical description of the drug on the immediate container when dispensing a prescription. This description must specify details such as the drug's size, shape, color, and any identifying imprint. This new labeling requirement is in addition to existing information like the patient's name, prescriber, and directions for use, providing patients with more detailed identifying information about their medication.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires detailed drug labeling for patient identification, enhancing medication safety and preventing errors per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4748: Relates to plans for safety net hospitals to increase revenue

This bill (A 4748) requires designated "safety net hospitals" to submit annual plans to the state health department outlining specific strategies to increase revenue. Safety net hospitals are defined as public hospitals, critical access hospitals, or facilities serving high percentages of Medicaid, uninsured, or dual-eligible patients (e.g., 35% outpatient volume or 30% inpatient volume). The plan must detail concrete actions like attracting private insurance patients, retaining patients moving from Medicaid to private insurance, offering profitable procedures, enrolling eligible patients in Medicaid, collecting payments from able-to-pay patients, and developing underutilized land. The law mandates annual follow-up reports to track progress toward these revenue goals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires safety net hospitals serving Medicaid/uninsured patients to develop revenue plans, ensuring continued access to care and financial stability for critical healthcare providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

A 7750: Requires certain health care providers to disclose the fact that the provider is on probation to current and new patients

This bill requires doctors, physician assistants, and specialist assistants who've been found guilty of specific misconduct (like sexual abuse, drug abuse harming patients, or criminal convictions involving patient harm) to provide written disclosure about their probation status before a patient's first appointment. The disclosure must include the reason for misconduct, penalties, practice restrictions, and contact details for the disciplinary office, and patients must sign a copy before treatment begins. Patients can cancel appointments without charge after receiving this notice, and providers must document the disclosure. Exceptions apply during medical emergencies or for incapacitated patients where immediate care is needed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires disclosure of provider misconduct to protect patient rights and safety before treatment, advancing transparency in healthcare provider qualifications.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2025

S 7145: Prohibits participation in torture and improper treatment of incarcerated individuals by health care professionals

Prohibits participation in torture and improper treatment of incarcerated individuals by health care professionals; prohibits a health care professional from engaging, assisting or planning the torture or improper treatment of an incarcerated individual; requires health care professionals to report torture and improper treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates healthcare professionals to report torture of incarcerated individuals, protecting patient rights in healthcare settings per topic description.95% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 3280: Enacts the "Eli Parker Levitt Law"

This bill requires health insurance policies to cover medically necessary transvaginal ultrasounds during pregnancy when recommended by established medical guidelines. It directly affects insured pregnant individuals and insurers by mandating this coverage under specific conditions. The law defines "nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines" as evidence-based standards developed by independent medical organizations with transparent processes. The requirement applies to all new or renewed policies issued on or after January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for medically necessary transvaginal ultrasounds during pregnancy, expanding health coverage for pregnant individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4272: Relates to including statistics on childbirth complications, fetal loss, and other injuries in information for maternity patients

This bill requires hospitals and birth centers to include specific statistics in patient information materials about maternity care. It mandates the provision of annual data on maternal complications (like hemorrhages and injuries during birth), fetal losses, stillbirths, cesarean section rates, and outcomes broken down by patient age and race. The information must cover topics such as deaths from childbirth complications, success rates for vaginal births after C-sections, and availability of services like bereavement support. This directly affects maternity patients by providing transparent, data-driven insights into care quality at their facility. The law aims to improve patient awareness of facility-specific outcomes without advocating for specific policies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to provide maternal complication statistics for informed patient decisions, enhancing transparency in maternity care services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1815: Requires health insurers to provide coverage for non-opioid treatments utilized for pain management

Requires health insurers to provide coverage for non-opioid treatments utilized for pain management including, but not limited to a drug or biological product that is indicated to produce analgesia without acting upon the body's opioid receptors that has demonstrated the ability to replace, reduce, or avoid opioid use or the quantity of opioids prescribed; or an implantable, reusable, or disposable medical device for the intended use of managing or treating pain that has demonstrated the ability to replace, reduce, or avoid opioid use or the quantity of opioids prescribed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for non-opioid pain treatments, expanding patient access to opioid alternatives and reducing opioid reliance per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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