Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

J 1771: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 25-31, 2026, as Respiratory Care Week in the State of New York

This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize October 22-28, 2026, as Respiratory Care Week in New York State. The resolution aims to raise awareness about respiratory health issues like asthma and COPD, and to honor the work of doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists. It encourages healthcare facilities and communities to organize events and educational activities during this week to promote lung health and inspire interest in the respiratory care profession. The bill is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding, but rather directs the governor to issue a proclamation acknowledging the importance of respiratory care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes respiratory health awareness and honors healthcare professionals, encouraging educational activities and lung health promotion.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 26, 2026

A 10707: Relates to reporting unmet need for programs and services for the aging

Relates to reporting unmet need, which is the number of eligible individuals seeking participation in a program or service who are not receiving such program or service due to insufficient resources or capacity.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses unmet need in healthcare programs for aging population, aiming to identify gaps in service delivery and potentially improve access to care.75% confidence

Tags Seniors

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9620: Requires residential health care facilities to maintain hospice agreements to ensure access to hospice services for eligible residents

This bill requires residential health care facilities to sign written agreements with licensed hospice programs to guarantee hospice services for eligible residents. The agreements must outline care coordination, including timely referrals, staff responsibilities, symptom management, medication oversight, emergency communication, and information sharing. The state health department will provide guidance and model contracts to help facilities and hospice programs implement these requirements. Facilities that fail to comply with the new agreement requirements could face enforcement actions. The law will take effect 100 days after becoming official.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates hospice agreements for residential facilities, improving patient access to end-of-life care and ensuring care coordination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 9598: Relates to immunization vaccines for children

Requires the administration of certain vaccines for children in accordance with regulations issued by the commissioner, utilizing generally accepted medical standards and based on recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and/or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations; removes certain requirements for vaccines to be administered under federal guidance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates pediatric immunizations following medical standards and professional recommendations, strengthening public health and child healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10467: Relates to investigating critical prescription drug pricing

Requires investigating of critical prescription drug pricing; provides for civil penalties and private actions for certain critical prescription drug pricing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill investigates prescription drug pricing and allows civil penalties, aiming to reduce costs and improve patient access to medications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 4, 2026

K 1000: Honoring Dr. Farnaz Tamari upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on March 22, 2026

This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Farnaz Tamari, a dental director and healthcare leader, on the occasion of her recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on March 22, 2026. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to expanding access to oral healthcare for underserved communities and her leadership in training healthcare workers through her institute. It directs the legislative body to pause proceedings to pay tribute to Dr. Tamari and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to her. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of appreciation for her humanitarian work and community service.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill honors a healthcare leader for expanding access to oral healthcare and training healthcare workers, indicating support for healthcare initiatives.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 9488: 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 improves patient access to occupational therapy services by allowing practitioners to work before graduation, strengthening healthcare workforce availability.85% confidence

Tags Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 9434: Relates to pharmacy benefits where a physician is authorized to dispense certain medications and practices medicine in the oncology setting

Relates to excepting situations where a physician or other licensed health care provider is authorized to dispense certain medications and is practicing medicine in the oncology setting and is dispensing oncology drugs or drugs related to an approved course of treatment used to manage symptoms related to cancer or cancer therapies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to oncology medications by allowing physicians to dispense cancer drugs, improving patient access to essential healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10531: Relates to permitting members of the coordinating council for services related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementia to participate in meetings through the use of videoconferencing

Permits members of the coordinating council for services related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementia to participate in meetings through the use of videoconferencing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves access to healthcare coordination by enabling virtual participation in Alzheimer's disease council meetings, facilitating better service planning.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9367: Extends certain provisions of law relating to catastrophic or reinsurance coverage issued to certain small groups

This bill makes permanent certain insurance provisions related to catastrophic or reinsurance coverage for small groups that were previously set to expire. It removes the automatic repeal clause that would have ended these coverage rules after thirteen years, allowing them to continue indefinitely. The change directly affects small group insurance policies and the insurers who provide catastrophic or reinsurance coverage to these groups. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and does not alter the core coverage requirements, only their duration.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill makes permanent catastrophic/reinsurance coverage for small groups, expanding and protecting health insurance access for small businesses.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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