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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This bill creates a legal presumption that lung diseases affecting Nassau County fire marshals and related personnel were caused by their work duties. Under this new rule, if a firefighter who passed a clean physical exam upon hiring develops a lung condition, the law assumes the illness is job-related unless the employee can prove otherwise. The Nassau County government would be responsible for covering all costs associated with this change, which could include increased disability benefits, and these expenses could be spread out over ten years. The legislation takes effect immediately and is designed to streamline the process for these specific employees seeking retirement or disability status due to respiratory health issues.
Requires health plan coverage to include generic drugs and biosimilars where the wholesale acquisition cost of such generic drugs or biosimilars is lower than the brand drug's wholesale acquisition cost.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare the week of May 4-10, 2026, as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week in New York. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about various forms of mental health challenges that new mothers may face, such as "baby blues," postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. By aligning the proclamation with World Maternal Mental Health Day, the bill seeks to encourage local and state-level efforts to support new parents. Once adopted, a copy of the resolution will be sent to the governor to formalize the designation.
This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially declare September 18, 2026, as Concussion Awareness Day. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about concussions and encourages schools, healthcare providers, and community groups to educate residents on prevention and treatment. It does not change any laws or create new programs but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the importance of concussion safety.
