Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 911: Requires diversity, inclusion and elimination of bias training for certain medical personnel as part of continuing medical education requirements

Requires diversity, inclusion and elimination of bias training for physicians, physician assistants and nurses as part of continuing medical education requirements; establishes such training shall be a biennial requirement.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates bias training for medical personnel to improve care quality and reduce disparities, directly advancing healthcare equity and patient rights.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 6, 2026

A 5255: Provides for coverage for the treatment of asthma

This bill requires health insurance plans to cover specific asthma treatments and education. It mandates coverage for rescue inhalers, spacers, nebulizers, and related equipment for all policyholders, with additional school supplies for children under 19. Insurance must also cover asthma self-management education - taught by certified providers - during diagnosis, when symptoms change significantly, or for refresher sessions, including home visits when medically necessary. The coverage applies to all policies issued or renewed after the effective date, subject to standard deductibles and coinsurance. This directly affects people with asthma and their families who rely on insurance for treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for asthma treatments, equipment, and education, expanding patient access to essential care and strengthening coverage requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1499: Directs the commissioner of the department of health to apply for a waiver to implement a work requirement for able-bodied adult recipients of Medicaid

Directs the commissioner of the department of health to apply for a waiver to implement a work requirement for able-bodied adult recipients of Medicaid.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareImposes work requirement on Medicaid recipients, restricting access to healthcare coverage for able-bodied adults per bill's explicit directive to apply for waiver.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9226: Enacts the "refuting false knowledge act" relating to establishing a medical misinformation task force

Enacts the "refuting false knowledge act" relating to establishing a medical misinformation task force within the department of health to combat medical misinformation provided by the federal government.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes medical misinformation task force to combat false federal health information, supporting public health integrity and accurate health communication.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4798: Prohibits the administration of COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations

Prohibits the administration of COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations; requires the department of health to conduct a study and make recommendations on the benefits and risks of the administration of such vaccines; requires a self-controlled case series to be completed; makes related provisions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits mRNA vaccine administration, restricting a public health measure directly related to healthcare access and safety.95% confidence

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 6561: Includes image-guided biopsies under certain insurance coverage for breast cancer screening

This bill amends New York's insurance law to require health insurers to cover image-guided breast biopsies as part of mandatory breast cancer screening. It directly affects patients seeking breast cancer detection and insurers who must provide this coverage when recommended by a physician following nationally recognized clinical guidelines. The key change adds "image-guided breast biopsies" to the list of covered screening and diagnostic imaging procedures, alongside mammograms and ultrasounds. Coverage applies only when the procedure is recommended by a physician and aligns with evidence-based clinical guidelines. The requirement takes effect January 1, 2026, for new or renewed insurance policies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to cover image-guided breast biopsies for screening, expanding diagnostic access under mandatory coverage per clinical guidelines.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1963: Authorizes retail clinics to provide certain services

Authorizes retail clinics to provide certain services; directs the commissioner of health to enact regulations imposing certain standards and restrictions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes retail clinics to provide services, expanding access to healthcare in convenient settings while establishing regulatory standards for quality.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3176: Requires the commissioner of education to develop model mental health screenings for students and associated guidelines to assist school mental health screeners to perform mental health screening services

Requires the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the commissioner of health and the commissioner of mental health, to develop model mental health screenings for students and associated guidelines to assist school mental health screeners to perform mental health screening services to identify concerns in students' mental health.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires mental health screening guidelines for students, enhancing student support services within schools per education topic description.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates development of model mental health screenings and guidelines for school screeners to identify student mental health concerns, directly advancing mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7030: Relates to expanding the definition of "infertility" to include same sex couples

S 7030 amends New York's insurance law to expand the legal definition of "infertility" to explicitly include individuals in same-sex relationships. This change directly affects same-sex couples seeking insurance coverage for infertility treatments, as the updated definition now recognizes their circumstances under the same medical criteria used for heterosexual couples. The key provision adds "or be in a same-sex relationship" to the existing definition, which previously focused on heterosexual conception attempts. The bill does not create new benefits but adjusts how infertility is defined for insurance purposes, aligning the legal standard with current medical practice. It became law immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands insurance coverage for infertility treatments to same-sex couples, improving access and aligning coverage criteria with heterosexual couples per medical standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 17, 2025

S 7479: Relates to medical debt

Prohibits money judgments arising from non-payment of facility items and services by a patient or patient guarantor that is brought by a facility; prohibits the enforcement of arbitration agreements or clauses with respect to non-payment of facility items and services by a patient or patient guarantor; relates to the collection of medical debt; requires transparency in hospital pricing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits medical debt lawsuits and mandates transparent pricing, protecting patients from financial barriers to care and improving access to healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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