Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10480: Provides for mandatory health insurance coverage for coronary artery calcium diagnostic testing

Provides for mandatory health insurance coverage for coronary artery calcium diagnostic testing upon the recommendation of a health care provider; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for coronary artery calcium testing, expanding access to diagnostic services and strengthening healthcare provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 1, 2026

A 11231: Ensures that the offices of mental health and people with developmental disabilities provide materials to individuals in different languages

Ensures that the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental disabilities provide materials to individuals in English and the top six languages spoken in the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates providing mental health materials in multiple languages, improving patient access and inclusivity in healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9722: Relates to establishing a crisis intervention team program

This bill creates a demonstration program to train law enforcement officers in cities with over one million residents on how to handle crisis situations involving mental illness and substance abuse. It establishes a new coordinator role to manage partnerships between police, mental health providers, and community groups while securing funding through federal grants and a dedicated state fund. A new advisory committee will be formed to include representatives from law enforcement, mental health consumers, families, and advocacy groups to oversee the program and provide annual recommendations. The legislation also sets up a specific grant program to help cover training and coordination costs for participating agencies.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes crisis intervention teams to improve police handling of mental health crises, enhancing accountability and reducing unnecessary criminalization.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a crisis intervention team program to improve mental health care access and training for law enforcement, directly supporting mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · New York · Assembly May 4, 2026

K 1252: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4-10, 2026, as Postpartum Depression Awareness Week in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate May 4 through May 10, 2026, as Postpartum Depression Awareness Week. The resolution aims to highlight postpartum depression, a mental health condition affecting many new mothers, and encourages the public to learn more about it during that time. By passing this measure, the state legislature intends to reduce stigma and promote support for families dealing with the condition. The bill does not change laws or allocate funding; it serves only as a symbolic gesture to raise public awareness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes mental health awareness and reduces stigma for postpartum depression, aligning with mental health support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 10192: Requires mental health services for incarcerated individuals with mental health issues related to the trauma of incarceration

Requires mental health services for incarcerated individuals with mental health issues related to the trauma of incarceration upon reentry and reintegration into society upon release.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates mental health services for incarcerated individuals, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism, which aligns with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates mental health services for incarcerated individuals, directly expanding access to care and strengthening mental health support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 10286: Requires reporting of a criminal conviction and sentence of a physician

Requires the reporting of sentences of certain medical professionals to the office of professional medical conduct within twenty-four hours; requires the department of health to disseminate a criminal conviction and sentence of a physician within forty-eight hours of receipt.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by mandating rapid reporting of physician convictions to oversight bodies, enhancing accountability and public safety.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates reporting of physician criminal convictions to protect patient safety and maintain professional standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

J 2098: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim the month of May 2026, as Hepatitis B Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate May 2026 as Hepatitis B Awareness Month in New York. The resolution highlights the state's high rates of hepatitis B infection and urges citizens to learn about the disease's causes, symptoms, and treatments. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal declaration to promote public education on the topic. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Governor for her signature.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes public education on Hepatitis B, raising awareness to improve health outcomes and encourage testing/treatment.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9869: Establishes a task force to study aging in place in mental health housing

This bill creates a temporary task force within the Office of Mental Health to study how to help residents of community-based mental health housing programs age in place. The nine-member group will investigate barriers to care, propose policy changes to improve access to medical services, ensure housing compliance with disability laws, and develop training for staff. The task force must submit its findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature within twelve months, after which the bill and the group will automatically expire.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a task force to improve access to medical services and housing compliance for mental health residents, directly supporting healthcare access.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a task force to study aging in place in mental health housing, aiming to improve access, ensure compliance, and develop staff training, thereby strengthening housing protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 10136: Relates to capping cost sharing for antiviral COVID-19 therapeutics

Requires insurance companies, medical expense indemnity corporations, hospital service corporations, health service corporations and medical assistance programs to provide coverage for prescribed antiviral therapeutics approved by the food and drug administration for the treatment of COVID-19 at no cost to the patient.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for COVID-19 antivirals at no cost to patients, expanding access and strengthening healthcare protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10466: Relates to prescription labels for gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, pubertal suppressants, anabolic steroids, alpha reductase inhibitors, progestins, or drug classes for hormone replacement therapy

Provides that prescription labels for gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, pubertal suppressants, anabolic steroids, alpha reductase inhibitors, progestins, or drug classes for hormone replacement therapy maybe include the name of the dispensing practice instead of the prescriber; provides for notice to patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to prescription information by allowing pharmacy labels to include dispensing practice names, enhancing transparency and care continuity.85% confidence

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