Healthcare

failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 3694: Ensures that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion

Ensures that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill mandates ultrasound review before abortion consent, restricting patient access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5652: Allows counties to opt out of providing certain optional Medicaid benefits to prospective beneficiaries

Authorizes the state to allow counties to opt out of the county cost of medical assistance payments to any new enrollees who have either never received such benefits or who have reenrolled after a period of absence; directs the commissioner of health to apply for any and all federal waivers required to implement the provisions of this subdivision.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill allows counties to opt out of optional Medicaid benefits for new enrollees, restricting access to healthcare coverage and limiting benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4309: Prohibits certain COVID-19 mask and face covering mandates by state agencies

Prohibits state agencies from promulgating rules, regulations or any form of guidance requiring individuals under the age of eighteen who are not exhibiting COVID-19 related symptoms, as defined by the centers for disease control and prevention, to wear a mask or face covering in a public place or while participating in any recreational or organized sporting activity.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits mask mandates for public health, restricting a public health measure under healthcare topic.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4207: Prohibits a mandatory immunization against the novel coronavirus/COVID-19

Prohibits a mandatory immunization against the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 for children, incapacitated persons, or students or staff of employment institutions or day care facilities; prohibits requiring people to carry or present evidence of having received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits mandatory vaccination requirements, restricting public health program implementation for disease prevention.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4764: Repeals the excise tax on medical cannabis and the medical cannabis trust fund

This bill (A 4764) eliminates two existing provisions: the excise tax on medical cannabis sales and the medical cannabis trust fund (a dedicated funding program). It directly affects medical cannabis businesses and patients by removing the tax they pay and ending the dedicated funding stream. The bill repeals specific sections of the tax law (Section 490) and state finance law (Section 89-h), taking effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals excise tax on medical cannabis, providing tax relief and eliminating dedicated funding for the trust fund.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals medical cannabis trust fund, defunding dedicated healthcare program; aligns with 'oppose' criteria of defunding public health initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1973: Relates to prohibiting supervised injection sites

Relates to prohibiting supervised injection sites; provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to own, operate, work in or volunteer at a supervised injection site; defines terms and establishes penalties.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill prohibits supervised injection sites, opposing harm reduction initiatives in criminal justice reform that reduce drug-related offenses through medical supervision.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits supervised injection sites, which are public health services for harm reduction, restricting access to a healthcare-related program.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4456: Requires undocumented immigrants to submit to the same level of background checks as lawful immigrants in order to use certain state resources

This bill requires undocumented immigrants to pass the same background checks as lawful immigrants to access certain state benefits, including medical assistance, family support, and safety net programs. To qualify, applicants must verify they have no unaddressed substance use disorders (if receiving treatment), no ties to terrorist groups or totalitarian parties, no felony convictions, and no false claims of citizenship. These checks apply specifically to state-funded programs under the social services law, not federal benefits.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts healthcare access for undocumented immigrants by requiring background checks for state medical assistance programs, limiting eligibility.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts undocumented immigrants' access to state benefits by imposing mandatory background checks, including felony and terrorism checks, limiting service eligibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs Work Authorization

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2210: Imposes a one year residency requirement for eligibility for medical assistance

Imposes a one year residency requirement for eligibility for medical assistance; authorizes the commissioner of health to promulgate any and all rules and regulations and take any other measures necessary to implement this act.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareImposes residency requirement, restricting access to medical assistance eligibility by limiting who qualifies for coverage.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationImposes one-year residency requirement for medical assistance eligibility, restricting access to state services for new residents including immigrants.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1970: Sets forth notification requirements on abortions performed on minors

Requires parental notice prior to the performance of an abortion upon an unemancipated minor; defines unemancipated minor as person less than eighteen years of age; allows for waiver of such notice in limited instances; establishes circumstances and procedures for proceedings to obtain an order waiving such parental notification.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRequires parental notice for minors' abortions, restricting access to reproductive healthcare services per bill's notification mandate and waiver limitations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9090: Sets forth notification requirements on abortions performed on minors

Requires parental notice prior to the performance of an abortion upon an unemancipated minor; defines unemancipated minor as person less than eighteen years of age; allows for waiver of such notice in limited instances; establishes circumstances and procedures for proceedings to obtain an order waiving such parental notification.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRequires parental notice for minors' abortions, restricting access to abortion services as a healthcare procedure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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