Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 9510: Relates to the unauthorized or unlicensed practice of massage therapy

Provides that neither the unauthorized or unlicensed practice of massage therapy, nor aiding or abetting of unauthorized or unlicensed practice of massage therapy, shall be deemed as the crime of unauthorized practice.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects licensed massage therapists from criminal charges, supporting healthcare professionals and ensuring regulated access to legitimate health services.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 19, 2026

A 10652: Allows a nursing home patient to install an electronic monitoring device in such patient's room

Allows a nursing home patient, or such patient's representative, to install, operate and maintain, at such patient's own expense, an electronic monitoring device in such patient's room.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allows nursing home patients to install monitoring devices, enhancing patient autonomy and safety within healthcare facilities, which supports patient rights and care quality.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 22, 2026

A 10543: Requires healthcare facilities to maintain a fifty percent operating threshold of certain reusable healthcare protective textiles in their inventory

Requires healthcare facilities to maintain a fifty percent operating threshold of certain reusable healthcare protective textiles in their inventory unless a reprieve is provided for supply chain issues; provides a fine may be assessed for failure to comply, as determined by the commissioner.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates healthcare facilities maintain reusable protective textiles inventory, potentially improving infection control and patient safety standards.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 13, 2026

A 10675: Updates school concussion management and response protocols

Relates to updating school concussion management and response protocols; requires that the injured student have returned to a full class schedule without academic accommodations prior to resuming athletic activity.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student health by allowing safe return to athletic activities after concussion clearance, supporting student well-being in educational settings85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allows pupils to resume athletic activity after concussion clearance by physician assistant or nurse practitioner, improving access to healthcare providers and supporting student health recovery.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

A 10754: Authorizes occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to be eligible for a limited permit prior to graduation

Authorizes occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to be eligible for a limited permit once they meet all requirements for admission to the licensing examination instead of after graduating.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to occupational therapy services by allowing pre-graduation permits, improving patient care availability and workforce flexibility.85% confidence

Tags Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 3, 2026

A 10371: Expands the circumstances where direct support staff can administer medications

This bill expands the situations in which direct support staff are permitted to administer medications to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It allows these staff members to perform medication tasks under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and after completing specific training, provided a memorandum of understanding is established between relevant agencies. The legislation requires separate annual certification for staff handling medications, tube feeding, or diabetic care, mandates criminal and agency background checks for new hires, and prohibits staff from assessing medication needs or representing themselves as licensed nurses. The changes are designed to support consumer-directed care models while maintaining safety standards through nursing oversight and clear role boundaries.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands medication administration capabilities for direct support staff, improving healthcare access and services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities under nurse supervision.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 9366: Establishes a uniform effective date for health insurance benefit mandates

Establishes a uniform effective date for health insurance benefit mandates by requiring that every law that adds provisions to or amends provisions of sections 3216, 3221, and 4303 of the insurance law requiring a policy of health insurance to provide coverage for a new health care service, treatment, or benefit, or that otherwise mandates coverage under such policy shall take effect no earlier than the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law and shall apply to policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified, altered or amended on or after such effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes uniform effective dates for health insurance benefit mandates, ensuring predictable implementation of new coverage requirements and protecting consumer access to mandated health benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

A 10748: Relates to coverage for treatments to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

This bill requires health insurance plans, including individual, group, and government-sponsored coverage, to pay for FDA-approved treatments and diagnostic tests for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The coverage applies when a licensed physician determines the treatment is medically necessary and follows FDA labeling requirements. Plans subject to this bill cannot use step therapy, which would otherwise require patients to try less expensive options before accessing these specific treatments. The law takes effect on January 1st following its passage and applies to all policies issued, renewed, or modified on or after that date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for Alzheimer's treatments and prohibits step therapy, expanding patient access to necessary care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 9630: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 7, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1 through April 7, 2026, while waiting for the regular state budget to be passed. It allocates approximately $248 million to pay state employee salaries and another $10 million for non-personal service expenses like supplies and contracts. The legislation also includes $6.4 million for federal food and nutrition programs and $610 million for medical assistance, with specific spending limits on Medicaid expenditures. These funds are intended to cover essential government functions during a brief period when the state lacks a fully enacted budget for the new fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to maintain state government operations and essential services like Medicaid and food programs, directly supporting budget and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $610M for medical assistance and includes funding for federal food/nutrition programs, directly supporting healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Medicaid

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9573: Relates to a nursing facility transition and diversion Medicaid waiting list

Authorizes the commissioner of health to establish nursing facility transition and diversion Medicaid waiting lists per designated waiver region, once the federally approved capacity for the waiver is reached.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes Medicaid waiting lists for nursing facility transitions, improving patient access to healthcare services and strengthening support for nursing facility care.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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