Healthcare (Medical Licensing)

in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 8968: Provides for the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists; repealer

This bill establishes a licensing system for dietitians and nutritionists in New York, requiring professionals to be licensed to use the titles "licensed dietitian" or "licensed nutritionist." It defines key terms like "medical nutrition therapy" (specialized nutrition care for medical conditions) and specifies that only licensed individuals can provide services such as dietary planning, nutrition counseling, or ordering therapeutic diets. The bill restricts the use of these titles to licensed professionals and clarifies that unlicensed individuals cannot practice under these names or provide certain nutrition services. It updates existing law to standardize qualifications and scope of practice for these health professionals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes licensing standards for dietitians/nutritionists to ensure qualified providers, directly enhancing patient safety and quality of health services (a core healthcare standard).95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5130: Provides for the performance of medical services by physician assistants

Permits the performance of medical services by a physician assistant without the supervision of a physician as appropriate to the physician assistant's scope of practice, education and training where such physician assistant has practiced for more than three thousand six hundred hours.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermits physician assistants to perform medical services without physician supervision after 3,600 hours, expanding scope of practice to improve patient access and healthcare delivery.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6362: Enacts the interstate medical licensure compact

Enacts the interstate medical licensure compact; provides a streamlined process that allows physicians to become licensed in multiple participating states, thereby enhancing the portability of a medical license and ensuring the safety of patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines physician licensure across states, improving healthcare access and patient safety through enhanced provider mobility.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3526: Provides for the licensure of lactation consultants and the establishment of a lactation consultant licensing board

This bill creates a licensing requirement for lactation consultants in New York State, establishing a new "lactation consultant licensing board" to oversee the profession. It defines the "practice of lactation consultation" as evaluating and managing breastfeeding issues, providing preventive care, and collaborating with other healthcare providers - services directly affecting families seeking infant feeding support. To practice, individuals must obtain a license through this board, which will be composed of seven licensed consultants (with specific experience requirements) and one public member. The law aims to protect public health by ensuring consultants meet standardized education and experience criteria before providing clinical care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates licensing board for lactation consultants, standardizing a healthcare service directly impacting maternal/infant health access and quality.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Primary Care Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5657: Enacts the interstate medical licensure compact

Enacts the interstate medical licensure compact; provides a streamlined pathway for medical professionals who are licensed in multiple states to obtain medical licensure in New York.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines medical licensure across states, improving provider access and patient care options in New York.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8472: Establishes a temporary practice authorization program for certain medical professionals to practice in underserved areas

Establishes a temporary practice authorization program for physicians, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to practice in underserved areas.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables healthcare professionals to practice in underserved areas, improving access to care95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 780: Enacts the "Supervising Upcoming Professionals for Practice in Official Roles in Therapy (SUPPORT) act"

Enacts the "Supervising Upcoming Professionals for Practice in Official Roles in Therapy (SUPPORT) act"; provides that for licensure as a clinical social worker, an applicant may satisfy the experience requirements under supervision of a mental health practitioner who has been granted the privilege to diagnose and develop assessment-based treatment plans under article one hundred sixty-three of the education law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables supervised practice for mental health professionals, expanding access to therapy services and supporting mental health care delivery under licensure requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5773: Authorizes licensed creative arts therapists to bill Medicaid directly for their services

This bill amends New York's Social Services Law to allow licensed creative arts therapists to bill Medicaid directly for their services, rather than requiring them to work through another provider. It specifically adds creative arts therapists to the list of mental health professionals (including mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists) already permitted to bill Medicaid for covered services within their scope of practice. The change applies only to services Medicaid already covers, and does not alter the therapists' existing scope of practice. The bill was referred to the Health committee on February 20, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid billing access for creative arts therapists (mental health professionals), improving patient access to covered services within their scope of practice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medicaid Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 4706: Relates to modernizing the chiropractic scope of practice; repealer

This New York bill (A 4706) modernizes chiropractic practice by expanding what licensed chiropractors can legally do. It specifically allows chiropractors to perform diagnostic clinical lab tests related to neuromuscular health, provide nutritional counseling, and dispense approved supplements like vitamins and minerals - activities previously restricted. The bill also clarifies that chiropractors may use X-rays, physical therapies, and certain non-invasive treatments while maintaining clear limits: they cannot prescribe drugs, treat infectious diseases, perform surgery, or use ionizing radiation beyond diagnostic X-rays. This directly affects licensed chiropractors and their patients in New York, updating their scope to include modern wellness and diagnostic practices within existing legal boundaries.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands chiropractor scope to include diagnostic tests, nutrition counseling, and supplements, enhancing patient access to neuromuscular health services without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2452: Relates to authorizing certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state

This bill allows health care professionals licensed in other states (including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and midwives) to provide reproductive health services in this state without first obtaining a local license. To qualify, they must apply for a license, submit a letter of intent to provide such services, and provide an employer/health care entity letter confirming employment or a contract for reproductive health services at a specific location and start date. They may continue practicing under this provision until their license application is approved or denied, while still complying with all applicable licensing rules and practicing within their scope of expertise. The provision does not apply to professionals from states or territories deemed to have substandard licensing standards by the commissioner.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves licensing barriers for out-of-state reproductive health providers, improving patient access to care without restricting services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Women's Health

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