Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 11520: Relates to insurance coverage for endodontic services

Mandates insurance policies which cover restorative dental services to provide coverage for endodontic services including exams, imaging, root canals and post-treatment care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for endodontic services, expanding access to essential dental care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · New York · Assembly May 6, 2026

K 1283: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Hepatitis C Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate May 2026 as Hepatitis C Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the importance of educating the public about Hepatitis C, which often goes unnoticed because it has few symptoms. It specifically notes the need for awareness among baby boomers and those affected by the opioid crisis. The bill does not change laws or allocate funding but serves to raise visibility for the disease and encourage learning about its prevention and treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes public health awareness for Hepatitis C, encouraging education and prevention without restricting services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 11335: Relates to restricting advertisements for alcoholic beverages

Restricts advertisements for alcoholic beverages; requires an alcoholism hotline number on each advertisement; requires the State Liquor Authority to promulgate rules that require licensees to implement responsible drinking programs that include comprehensive employee trainings on responding to circumstances in which individuals present signs of alcohol abuse or suffering from the disease of alcoholism and requirements for such licensee or permit holder to assess, prevent, and address alcohol abuse by users under the age of thirty.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates alcoholism hotline numbers and responsible drinking training, directly supporting public health and mental health services.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 10291: Authorizes university faculty practice corporations for the practice of occupational therapy

Authorizes licensed occupational therapists who are members of the faculty of a college or university with an accredited occupational therapy program to create a university faculty practice corporation for occupational therapy students to receive clinical instruction.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes faculty practice corporations to provide clinical instruction for occupational therapy students, directly enhancing educational access and student training programs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes faculty practice corporations to provide clinical instruction for occupational therapy students, enhancing healthcare training and access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10476: Relates to certain crisis responders using a green light

This bill allows trained crisis responders helping veterans and first responders during mental health emergencies to display a green flashing light on their vehicles. The law defines these responders as individuals affiliated with recognized programs who have completed specific state-approved crisis intervention training. While the green light is intended to increase visibility and encourage other drivers to yield, it does not grant any special right-of-way privileges. The measure applies only when responding to active emergencies involving suicide prevention or mental health crises for the specified groups.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances mental health emergency response visibility, supporting crisis intervention and patient safety.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by allowing crisis responders to use green flashing lights to increase visibility and encourage yielding.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill enhances safety and visibility for crisis responders assisting veterans during mental health emergencies, indirectly supporting veteran care.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Mental Health

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passed · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

K 1379: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor to officially designate May 2026 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in New York State. It aims to increase public understanding of cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition that affects the lungs and digestive system, by aligning the state observance with the national campaign. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal recognition of the disease's impact on over 1,600 New Yorkers. A copy of the adopted resolution will be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul to implement the proclamation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes public awareness of a specific disease, fostering understanding and support for affected patients without restricting or defunding services.75% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9880: Automated identification of eligible participants for the Medicare savings program

This bill requires state agencies to automatically check if people receiving food assistance are also eligible for a Medicare savings program. It updates the food assistance application to let individuals separately agree to share their data for this purpose. Once a match is found, the health department must enroll the person in the savings program within 45 days. The law also sets up a process to report to state leaders if federal permission is needed before the agencies can share information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill facilitates enrollment in Medicare savings program, expanding access to healthcare financial benefits for food assistance recipients.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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passed · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

K 1315: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month. The legislation aims to raise public awareness about ALS, a progressive nerve disease that causes muscle weakness and is currently fatal. By requesting this proclamation, the bill seeks to highlight the impact of the condition on patients and their families while encouraging further discussion and support. The measure is a symbolic gesture intended to educate the public rather than to change laws or allocate funding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes public awareness of ALS, a medical condition, fostering support and education for patients and families.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 11334: Expands collaborative drug therapy management by pharmacists

Expands collaborative drug therapy management by pharmacists; makes permanent certain provisions relating to authorizing pharmacists to perform collaborative drug therapy management with physicians in certain settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands pharmacist authority for drug therapy management, improving patient access to care and strengthening healthcare services.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

J 2060: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 2025 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the impact of cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease affecting thousands of New Yorkers, and notes the importance of public awareness and early diagnosis. It does not change laws or allocate funds but serves to bring attention to the condition and support for those affected.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes public awareness of Cystic Fibrosis, a specific health condition, aiming to improve early diagnosis and support for affected individuals.85% confidence

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