Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 7, 2026

A 10521: Adds CLN2, MPS IVA, MPS VI, MPS VII and Fabry diseases to the newborn screening panel for New York state

This bill expands New York State's newborn screening program to include five additional rare genetic conditions: CLN2, MPS IVA, MPS VI, MPS VII, and Fabry disease. The legislation directly affects newborns in New York by requiring healthcare providers to test for these conditions shortly after birth, enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment. The bill achieves this by amending the state's public health law to add these specific diseases to the official screening panel. This change ensures that infants at risk for these treatable conditions can receive timely medical intervention. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands newborn screening to include five rare genetic conditions, improving early diagnosis and treatment access for infants in New York State.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 12, 2026

A 10490: Establishes Nicole's law, which provides for treatment of individuals with self-inflicted, life-threatening injuries

This bill, known as Nicole's law, creates new requirements for hospitals in the state to improve care for patients who have self-inflicted life-threatening injuries like suicide attempts or overdoses. It mandates that hospitals review a patient's medical history for past self-harm incidents and contact family members for additional context when admitting such patients. The law also requires longer hospital stays for those with previous similar injuries, provides 48-hour advance notice before discharge, and ensures patients receive referrals to outpatient support services. Additionally, clinical trial operators must offer crisis resources and supportive messages to individuals who are excluded from trials due to suicide risk.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens healthcare by mandating improved care protocols for self-harm patients, requiring hospital reviews and extended stays to ensure better treatment outcomes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 17, 2026

K 1056: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026, as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize March 2026 as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in the state. It aims to raise public awareness about chronic kidney disease, which affects millions of people and often goes undiagnosed until it reaches advanced stages. The resolution highlights the importance of early detection through laboratory tests and encourages participation in organ donation registries. By designating this month for awareness, the bill seeks to educate New Yorkers about kidney disease symptoms, risk factors, and the need for timely medical intervention.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes kidney disease awareness, encourages early detection and organ donation, supporting public health initiatives and patient education.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 25, 2026

K 1093: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026, as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize March 2026 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. It aims to raise public awareness about problem gambling and highlight available prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal declaration to encourage citizens to learn more about gambling risks and resources. It is based on data showing significant numbers of adults and students affected by problem gambling in the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes awareness of problem gambling, which is a mental health issue, and highlights prevention, treatment, and recovery services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 9523: Relates to coverage for treatments to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

This bill requires insurance companies, health service corporations, and medical expense indemnity corporations to cover medically necessary diagnostic testing and FDA-approved treatments for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The coverage applies to all medical, major medical, or comprehensive-type insurance policies issued, renewed, or modified on or after the bill's effective date. Insurers must allow licensed physicians to determine the necessity of these treatments and cannot use step therapy to delay or deny coverage for FDA-approved medications prescribed to slow disease progression. The law directly affects individuals with Alzheimer's or related conditions who have health insurance in the state, ensuring their access to approved treatments without additional hurdles.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for Alzheimer's diagnostic testing and FDA-approved treatments, expanding access to critical healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 30, 2026

S 9613: Establishes a statewide advance care planning public awareness campaign and a community based advance care planning outreach grant program; appropriation

Establishes a statewide advance care planning public awareness campaign and a community based advance care planning outreach grant program to fund not-for-profit community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, immigrant-serving organizations, senior-serving agencies, housing-based organizations, and other trusted community partners to conduct advance care planning education, outreach, and navigation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for advance care planning outreach grants, directly increasing government spending on public health services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes public awareness campaign and grant program to fund community organizations for advance care planning education and outreach, improving patient access and care planning services.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly funds immigrant-serving organizations to provide advance care planning services, directly supporting immigrant access to community resources.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9604: Provides liability protections for health care providers who issue vaccines

Provides liability protections for health care providers who issue vaccines so long as such vaccination does not arise out of willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare providers from liability when issuing vaccines, strengthening vaccine administration and public health efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 9398: Establishes a non-emergency medical transportation administrative modernization pilot program to strengthen program integrity and reduce improper payments

Establishes a pilot program to implement a unified administrative platform for the authorization, coordination, monitoring, and payment of non-emergency medical transportation services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a pilot program to improve administrative efficiency and reduce improper payments in non-emergency medical transportation, enhancing program integrity and patient access to healthcare services.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 4, 2026

K 996: Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Truth Pharm

This bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the 10th anniversary of Truth Pharm, a nonprofit organization in Broome County, New York, that provides harm reduction services and advocates for policy reform related to substance use disorder. The resolution formally recognizes Truth Pharm's decade of work in reducing overdose fatalities, offering free support services like drop-in centers and naloxone training, and leading efforts to reduce stigma and reform the criminal justice system. By pausing legislative deliberations to acknowledge the organization's contributions, the bill directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Truth Pharm as an official mark of appreciation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill honors Truth Pharm for reducing overdose fatalities and reforming criminal justice system, indicating support for criminal justice reform and harm reduction.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill honors organization providing harm reduction services, overdose prevention, and mental health support, indicating support for public health initiatives.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10428: Relates to the dispensing of certain prescriptions

Provides that mifepristone or misoprostol may be dispensed without the name and address of the dispenser and patient included on the prescription label.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill removes patient and dispenser identification from prescriptions, reducing transparency and traceability in medication dispensing, which limits patient safety and healthcare accountability.85% confidence

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