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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4933: Adopts the PA licensure compact

Adopts the PA licensure compact to enhance the portability of a physician assistant license between participating states while safeguarding the safety of patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnhances physician assistant license portability across states, improving access to healthcare services while safeguarding patient safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5700: Relates to limiting exemptions from immunizations; repealer

Limits exemptions from immunization requirements by local governments and private entities to medical exemptions; repeals religious exemptions for certain post-secondary students.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareLimits non-medical vaccine exemptions, strengthening public health requirements to increase immunization rates and reduce preventable disease outbreaks.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7311: Requires certain health insurance policies and contracts to provide coverage for human leukocyte antigen testing for use in tissue typing for bone marrow testing

Requires certain health insurance policies and contracts to provide coverage for human leukocyte antigen testing, also referred to as histocompatible locus antigen testing, for A, B, and DR antigens, for utilization in tissue typing for bone marrow testing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for HLA testing in bone marrow transplants, expanding patient access to necessary medical procedures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3346: Establishes a health care disparities data collection system

This bill establishes a state-mandated health care disparities data collection system under New York's Public Health Law. It requires health insurers and healthcare entities (like hospitals and nursing homes) to annually collect and submit data on health outcomes related to race, ethnicity, sex, primary language, disability status, and sexual orientation. The collected data will be compiled into an annual consumer guide, integrated with existing health plan shopping guides, to help individuals compare how well health plans address disparities. The guide must present data clearly and facilitate public access to this information at no cost.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires data collection on health disparities to inform equity efforts, advancing healthcare access for marginalized groups.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Public Health

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 488: Enacts the manufacturer disclosure and transparency act

Enacts the manufacturer disclosure and transparency act requiring prescription drug manufacturers to notify the attorney general of arrangements between pharmaceutical manufacturers resulting in the delay of the introduction of generic medications.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires disclosure of drug manufacturer arrangements delaying generics, aiming to lower drug costs and improve patient access to affordable medications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4502: Repeals the state Medicaid spending cap and related processes; repealer

This bill (S 4502) repeals a 2011 law that imposed an annual spending cap on state Medicaid funding and related administrative processes. It specifically removes Sections 91 and 92 of Chapter 59, which limited how much the state could spend on Medicaid each year. By eliminating this cap, the bill allows Medicaid funding to increase without the previous annual spending restriction. This change directly affects the state’s Medicaid program, which provides health coverage to low-income residents, by removing a barrier to funding growth. The repeal would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals Medicaid spending cap, allowing unrestricted state funding increases for public health program without annual budget restrictions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepealing Medicaid spending cap removes annual funding restriction, enabling increased state funding and expanded health coverage for low-income residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 809: Relates to access to doulas; repealer

Requires the department of health to require all maternal healthcare facilities to include and/or post on the maternal healthcare facility's webpage, lobby, and patient waiting areas information stating a birthing parent is allowed to have a doula present in the maternal health care facility for delivery and/or inpatient care post-delivery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates healthcare facilities to provide information enabling patient access to doulas during childbirth, enhancing maternal care access and patient rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5262: Creates an in vitro fertilization treatment tax credit

Creates an in vitro fertilization treatment tax credit for up to three cycles of in vitro fertilization treatment for expenses related to treatment for infertility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates IVF tax credit, providing tax relief directly impacting tax policy and aligning with tax incentive indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credit for IVF treatment, reducing out-of-pocket costs and improving access to fertility healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 3, 2026

A 2371: Relates to value-based care for maternity coverage

Requires contracts for insurance and medical assistance to provide value-based care for maternity coverage; defines value-based care as an arrangement that financially rewards certain positive outcomes and financially penalizes certain negative outcomes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates value-based maternity coverage contracts, aligning with outcome-focused healthcare improvements and expanded patient care standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3969: Relates to mandatory continuing education for teachers relating to mental health issues

This bill requires New York teachers to complete mandatory continuing education focused on mental health. Specifically, it mandates that during each five-year teacher registration period, educators must complete at least two sessions (out of a total 100 required hours) covering mental health topics like identifying early signs of mental illness, behavioral health disorders, eating disorders, crisis de-escalation, and evidence-based programs such as Mental Health First Aid. The training must be developed by the education and health departments and integrated into existing teacher certification requirements. It directly affects all K-12 teachers seeking or renewing their teaching licenses in New York State.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates teacher mental health training to enhance educator preparedness and student support, directly aligning with teacher support indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates teacher mental health training including early identification and crisis response, directly advancing mental health services in educational settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Teachers Mental Health

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