Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9196: Relates to prohibiting the establishment of new for-profit hospices

This bill prohibits new for-profit hospices from being established or incorporated and bans any capacity increases for existing for-profit hospices. It directly affects for-profit hospice care providers and future hospice developers by blocking new entries into the for-profit hospice market and preventing expansion of current for-profit facilities. The key provision, added to public health law, bans all approvals for for-profit hospice operations or capacity expansions effective immediately. This applies to all new applications and existing facilities operating under a for-profit model. The law takes effect as soon as signed, with no grace period for compliance.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits new for-profit hospices and bans capacity expansions, restricting market entry for for-profit hospice providers and limiting patient access options in hospice care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9237: Relates to the definition of family for purposes of services provided by voluntary foster care agency health facilities

Includes both the birth family and the foster family of children in foster care, and other families receiving child welfare services from the authorized agency or the local departments of social services in the case of authorized agencies in the definition of family for purposes of services provided by voluntary foster care agency health facilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands definition of family to include foster/birth families for accessing health services, improving access to care for children in foster care.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 20, 2026

A 10327: Requires the health equity council to issue mandates related to the treatment of sickle cell disease

Requires the health equity council to issue mandates related to the treatment of sickle cell disease; requires the commissioner of health to adhere to and act upon the recommendations and mandates of the health equity council.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates treatment protocols for sickle cell disease, improving access to targeted care and aligning with health equity goals.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10299: Allows individuals to register in the donate life registry through personal income tax filings

This bill (A10299) adds personal income tax filings as a new method for New York residents to register for organ, eye, and tissue donation through the Donate Life Registry. It requires tax forms subject to mandatory electronic filing to include a clear checkbox asking: "Would you like to be added to the Donate Life Registry? Check box for 'yes' or 'skip this question'." This expands existing registration options - like driver's license applications and health insurance forms - to include tax documents. The policy change directly affects all New York residents who file taxes electronically, making donation registration more accessible during routine tax submissions. The bill amends Public Health Law Section 4310 to formalize this process.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands public health program access by adding tax form registration for Donate Life Registry, increasing organ donation participation through streamlined enrollment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 27, 2026

J 1679: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026 as Kidney Month in the State of New York

This resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to designate March 2026 as Kidney Month in New York State. It recognizes chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a significant public health issue affecting over 2.2 million New Yorkers, with many unaware of their condition due to late-stage symptoms. The resolution aligns with existing National Kidney Month observances in March and World Kidney Day on March 12. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or programs but aims to raise awareness about CKD prevention and early detection.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution raises awareness about chronic kidney disease as a public health issue, aligning with health awareness initiatives without creating new programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10310: Requires residential health care facilities to maintain hospice agreements to ensure access to hospice services for eligible residents

This bill (A 10310) requires residential health care facilities to maintain written agreements with licensed hospice programs. It directly affects facilities caring for residents eligible for hospice services, mandating coordination on key areas like timely referrals, care planning, medication management, and emergency response. The agreements must address six specific coordination points, including roles of facility and hospice staff and after-hours communication. Facilities that fail to comply face enforcement under health law, and the Department of Health will provide implementation guidance and model contracts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospice agreements to improve access and coordination for eligible residents, directly advancing healthcare access and patient care standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 12, 2026

A 10122: Relates to prohibiting the establishment of new for-profit hospices

This bill prohibits the approval of new for-profit hospices or any expansion of capacity for existing for-profit hospices. It directly affects for-profit hospice providers by blocking new facility approvals and preventing capacity increases for current for-profit operations. The key mechanism requires health authorities to deny all applications for new for-profit hospice establishments or capacity expansions under the public health law. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment, applying to all approvals after that date.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits new for-profit hospices and expansions, restricting provider options and limiting access to hospice services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 20, 2026

A 10302: Relates to the scheduling of certain providers through the directory

This bill amends New York's insurance law to require health insurance directories to display two specific details about providers: whether they accept new patients and their nearest appointment availability. It mandates that insurers provide this information through a system allowing patients or their representatives to schedule appointments directly via the directory. The change would affect health insurance companies (which must update their directories) and patients (who gain clearer access to provider availability). The law would take effect 90 days after enactment, but it is currently pending in the Insurance Committee.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurers to display provider availability and direct scheduling options, improving patient access to care per healthcare access indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 20, 2026

A 10300: Directs the office of children and family services to conduct a statewide needs assessment

Directs the office of children and family services to conduct a statewide needs assessment to identify any unmet needs, including, but not limited to, housing, mental health access, financial assistance, childcare, and respite care access for kinship caregivers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMental health access is explicitly listed as a need to assess, indicating intent to improve access and support mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 9095: Prohibits vaping in educational institutions; requires educational institutions to educate communities about health risks associated with vaping

Prohibits vaping in educational institutions; requires educational institutions to educate communities about health risks associated with vaping and post no-vaping signage on educational institution premises.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits vaping in schools to protect student health and mandates education about risks, directly strengthening school safety and environment as part of educational protection.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits vaping in schools and mandates health risk education, directly advancing public health protection through preventive measures and community awareness.95% confidence

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