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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 9927: Requires the superintendent of financial services to audit certain reports to ensure such insurers are in full compliance with federal and state mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements

Requires the superintendent of financial services to audit certain reports to ensure such insurers are in full compliance with federal and state mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates audits to ensure compliance with mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements, thereby protecting patient rights and access to essential services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 22, 2026

K 1181: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

This resolution requests that Governor Kathy Hochul officially designate April 2026 as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in New York. The measure does not alter state laws or allocate funds but aims to increase public awareness about the risks and symptoms of oral cancer. Following adoption, the resolution will be sent to the Governor for her proclamation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes public awareness of oral cancer, indirectly supporting healthcare by encouraging early detection and education.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 10074: Enacts "Vincent Scheppa's law" authorizing, in certain cases, the provision of private duty nursing services to a medical assistance recipient by a relative who is a registered professional nurse

Enacts "Vincent Scheppa's law" authorizing, in certain cases, the provision of private duty nursing services to a medical assistance recipient by a relative who is a registered professional nurse.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to nursing care by allowing relatives to provide private duty services to medical assistance recipients.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 9920: Directs the office of mental health to conduct a study on the mental health and prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among corrections officers and other prison workers

Directs the office of mental health to conduct a study on the mental health and prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among corrections officers and other prison workers and to submit a report of the findings of such study to the governor and the legislature.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates a study on the mental health of corrections officers, aligning with efforts to improve conditions and support within the criminal justice system.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs a study on PTSD prevalence among corrections officers, aiming to inform mental health policy and improve access to care for this vulnerable group.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10967: Enhances transparency in the prescription drug supply chain

Enacts the "foreign drug transparency act" to provide information on the origin, manufacture and distribution of prescription drugs; requires a pharmacy benefit manager to maintain, and make available to pharmacies, health plans, and patients upon request, supply chain information for prescription drugs covered under its network.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances transparency in the prescription drug supply chain, improving patient access to information and protecting patient rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

J 1925: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York

This legislative resolution asks the Governor of New York to designate May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month. The bill does not change laws or require spending but aims to increase public awareness about the illness and its prevention. After passing the Senate, the resolution is transmitted to the Governor to finalize the official proclamation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes public awareness of Lyme Disease, a health condition, which aids in prevention and patient care.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 8, 2026

A 10904: Enacts the "small business health plan act"

Enacts the "small business health plan act" which provides small businesses opportunities to provide health insurance to owners and employees by exempting such insurance from certain requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands health coverage opportunities for small business owners and employees by exempting insurance from certain requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Tags Small Business

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10818: Expands the definition of professional misconduct

Expands the definition of professional misconduct to include refusing to provide professional services to a person referred for treatment by a United States Department of Veterans Affairs facility or provider because such person declines elective services during the course of treatment.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts patient access by penalizing providers who refuse service to those declining elective treatments, limiting healthcare autonomy.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill protects veterans by preventing providers from refusing care when they decline elective services, ensuring continuity of VA-referred treatment.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9695: Relates to prohibiting insurance companies from discriminating based on genetic predisposition; repealer

Prohibits insurance companies from discriminating based on genetic predisposition including refusing to issue or renew, charging any increased rate, or restricting any length of coverage; prohibits insurers from requiring genetic testing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by prohibiting genetic discrimination and banning mandatory genetic testing in insurance.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11096: Establishes an assisted living program reimbursement program to provide enhanced Medicaid reimbursement to qualifying assisted living programs

Establishes an assisted living program reimbursement program to provide enhanced Medicaid reimbursement to qualifying assisted living programs; requires at least 70% of such assisted living facility's staff to voluntarily self-identify as Black, Hispanic, or Asian; increases the capitated rates of payment from 31% to 50% over a period of five years.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for assisted living, directly funding and strengthening healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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