Healthcare

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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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8352: Requires insurance coverage of outpatient problem gambling services

This bill requires health insurance companies to cover outpatient treatment for problem gambling as part of substance use disorder services. It applies to all medical, major medical, or comprehensive insurance policies sold in New York. The law mandates that coverage for problem gambling cannot have stricter financial limits (like higher copays) or treatment restrictions than those applied to standard medical or surgical care. This ensures gambling treatment is covered on par with other medical services without additional barriers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for problem gambling treatment as part of mental health services, ensuring parity with medical care and expanding access to behavioral health treatment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 5, 2025

A 812: Requires certain types of insurance cover certain allergen introduction dietary supplements

This bill requires most health insurance plans covering preventative care to pay for two specific infant dietary supplements designed to reduce food allergy risks: one containing safe, well-cooked egg protein and another with safe peanut protein. The supplements must be prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider for infants under medical guidance. It applies to all individual and group health insurance policies offering comprehensive coverage for preventative and primary care services. The law would take effect January 1st following enactment, mandating coverage for these supplements without requiring prior authorization from insurers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for preventative allergy-reduction supplements, expanding access to essential healthcare services under preventative care requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Primary Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4380: Limits the off label use of antipsychotic drugs on elderly patients with dementia

Limits the off label use of antipsychotic drugs with black box warnings on elderly patients with dementia; provides for professional misconduct for any health care professional who uses such drug on such patient.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestricts harmful off-label drug use on vulnerable dementia patients, aligning with patient safety protections in healthcare policy.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5964: Relates to health care proxy information on driver's licenses

This bill adds space on New York driver's licenses for health care proxy information. It requires the back of every license to include the statement: "If you have completed a health care proxy form, you may list your health care agent here:" followed by space for the agent's name and contact details. The change directly affects all driver's license holders who have designated a health care proxy, allowing them to easily reference their proxy on a commonly carried document without altering existing proxy laws or requiring new fees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds healthcare proxy info space on licenses, enabling easier patient access to healthcare decision-making and protecting patient rights without altering coverage or funding.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4094: Requires public school students to be screened for eating disorders

Includes that health certificates furnished by each student upon their entrance into school shall include an assessment of the student for eating disorders pursuant to the assessment standards established by the commissioner of health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates school health screenings for eating disorders (mental health), advancing preventive healthcare services within public health programs.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 790: Relates to veteran maternity care; and relates to the effectiveness of a chapter relating thereto

This bill establishes a maternity care coordinator role to improve coordination of healthcare for pregnant and postpartum veterans. The coordinator will work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, state health agencies, hospitals, and providers to connect veterans with maternity care services, share information about mental and physical health conditions affecting pregnancy, and promote the Veterans Community Care Program. It amends existing law to require this coordination, including disseminating resources to healthcare providers about veteran-specific care needs and referral systems for veterans with service-connected disabilities. The bill directly affects veterans receiving maternity care and the healthcare providers who serve them.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes maternity care coordinator to improve VA veteran access to services, coordinate care with providers, and promote community care program - directly advancing healthcare access for vulnerable population.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes maternity care coordinator to improve VA healthcare coordination for veterans, promoting access to services and mental/physical health support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Military Families Veteran Healthcare

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