Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate May 1, 2026

S 10163: Directs the department of health to conduct a study of recreational activity programming in nursing homes

Directs the department of health to conduct a study and prepare a report of recreational activity programming in nursing homes examining the accessibility and inclusivity of programming, including accommodations for residents with physical or cognitive impairments, availability of multilingual services, transportation for off-site programming, and scheduling considerations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates a study to improve accessibility and inclusivity of recreational programming in nursing homes, enhancing patient well-being and care quality.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

A 10981: Prohibits non-compete agreements for certain medical professionals

Prohibits non-compete agreements for certain medical professionals; authorizes covered individuals to bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against any employer or persons alleged to have violated such prohibition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibiting non-compete agreements for medical professionals improves patient access to care and protects provider autonomy, directly supporting healthcare.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects worker rights by banning restrictive non-compete agreements for medical professionals, enhancing their career mobility and bargaining power.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10990: Establishes the New York state rural ambulance services task force

Establishes the New York state rural ambulance services task force to conduct annual studies on the availability of ambulance services in rural areas and to make recommendations upon the findings of such studies; requires the department of health to submit an annual report detailing the findings of such studies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a task force to study and improve rural ambulance access, directly enhancing patient access to critical health services.85% confidence

Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10944: Creates the medical professionals across rural New York state student loan repayment fund pilot program

Relates to creating the medical professionals across rural New York state student loan repayment fund pilot program for certain participating professionals that make a two year commitment to practice in a tract or county defined by the health resources and services administration as being rural or eligible for a rural health grant.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a student loan repayment fund to incentivize medical professionals to practice in rural areas, improving healthcare access and workforce stability.95% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10957: Establishes a narcolepsy and sleep disorder education and awareness program

Establishes a narcolepsy and sleep disorder education and awareness program to reduce stigma and promote screening, diagnosis, and management through evidence-based treatment and medication for narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes an education and awareness program to improve screening, diagnosis, and management of sleep disorders, enhancing patient access and care.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 20, 2026

S 9649: Enacts the "Give Kids a Chance - Carter and Ray's Law"; mandates health insurance coverage for congenital anomalies

Enacts the "Give Kids a Chance - Carter and Ray's Law" mandating health insurance coverage for congenital anomalies including certain reconstructive services, habilitative services, and inpatient and outpatient services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health insurance coverage for congenital anomalies, expanding access and protecting patient rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · New York · Assembly May 4, 2026

A 11023: Relates to the powers of the head of the office of mental health and the head of the office for people with developmental disabilities to promulgate rules regarding communications needs of non-English speakers

Relates to the powers of the head of the office of mental health and the head of the office for people with developmental disabilities to promulgate rules regarding communications needs of non-English speakers seeking or receiving services; includes the provision of language services and documents in English and the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by individuals in New York State based on United States census data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates language services and documents for non-English speakers, improving patient access to mental health and developmental disability services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 6, 2026

S 9763: Relates to consideration of gender-affirming health care or gender-affirming mental health care in child custody cases

Relates to consideration of gender-affirming health care or gender-affirming mental health care in child custody cases for purposes of jurisdiction, forum and enforcement of custody orders.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill mandates considering gender-affirming care in custody cases, which restricts access to these specific healthcare services for families.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9709: Relates to requiring all insurance policies and medical assistance to provide coverage for medically necessary hearing aids for children under 16 years of age

Enacts "Isabella's law" to require all health insurance policies and medical assistance to provide insurance coverage for the cost of medically necessary hearing aids for children under the age of 16.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for medically necessary hearing aids for children, expanding access to essential healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 23, 2026

S 10030: Relates to eligibility for accidental disability benefits under the heart bill

Allows a one-year window for application for a disability retirement for members of the New York state and local employees' retirement system or the New York state and local police and fire retirement system who retired from service on or after January 1, 2021 due to heart disease; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends eligibility for disability retirement benefits for heart disease, protecting access to financial support for affected healthcare workers.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands disability retirement benefits for public safety workers with heart disease, strengthening worker protections and benefits.90% confidence

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