Healthcare

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8837: Relates to optional disability coverage for county probation officers

S 8837 would allow Nassau County to optionally provide disability coverage for its county probation officers. If adopted, the county would pay full salary and cover medical costs for probation officers injured or ill due to job duties, mirroring existing coverage for police and fire personnel. The bill does not require Nassau County to implement this coverage - it remains a choice for the county. This change extends existing disability protections to a new group of county employees, without altering current requirements for other covered workers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands disability coverage (including medical costs) for probation officers, mirroring police/fire protections, thus broadening health insurance access for a new public employee group.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 26, 2026

A 9678: Enacts the "Jamie Rose care provider act"

This bill, the "Jamie Rose Care Provider Act" (A 9678), requires specific health care facilities - including home care agencies, hospices, HMOs, and shared health facilities - to implement policies for identifying, assessing, and referring suspected domestic abuse victims. It mandates that these facilities develop written protocols, train all relevant clinical and security staff, and designate a staff member to coordinate with local domestic violence organizations. Facilities must also inform victims about available support services and arrange for advocates if requested. The law excludes hospitals but applies to the defined health care providers, effective one year after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates healthcare facilities to implement protocols for identifying and referring domestic abuse victims, enhancing patient safety and rights within healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 21, 2026

J 1485: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 3, 2026, Topical Steroid Withdrawal Awareness Day in the State of New York

This resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim February 3, 2026, as Topical Steroid Withdrawal Awareness Day in New York. It aims to raise public and medical awareness about Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), a condition causing prolonged, painful symptoms after using topical steroids for skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. The resolution supports efforts to improve understanding of TSW, encourage research, and promote responsible prescribing practices for healthcare providers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePromotes public/medical awareness of TSW, encourages research, and supports responsible prescribing practices - directly advances healthcare education and patient understanding within public health context.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8705: Prohibits unregulated pregnancy centers from requiring clients to disclose certain information as a condition of service

Prohibits unregulated pregnancy centers from requiring clients, as a condition of service, or making it reasonably appear to be a condition of service, to disclose certain information relating to their medical history, sexual history, relationship to the other parent of the potential baby, or insurance or financial information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits forced disclosure of medical/financial info by pregnancy centers, protecting patient privacy rights in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 8817: Relates to the use of virtual credit cards by insurers and certain health care plans and the effectiveness of provisions of law relating thereto

S 8817 requires insurers and health care plans to notify providers about potential fees before using payment methods like virtual credit cards that charge providers, offer a fee-free alternative, and get provider consent within 30 days. If providers don't choose within that timeframe, insurers must use the fee-free method. The bill also prohibits charging fees for payment transmission unless providers explicitly consent to the fee-charged method. This directly affects health care providers receiving payments from insurers by ensuring transparency about payment fees and giving them control over payment method choices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare providers from unexpected payment fees by requiring insurer consent and fee-free alternatives, ensuring fairer financial practices in healthcare billing.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 9036: Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services

Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services for consumers, patients, educators, and health care providers related to reproductive health services available in New York state including, but not limited to: access to family planning services such as contraceptives and pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates department for reproductive health education/outreach, expanding access to contraceptives, STI testing/treatment, directly advancing healthcare access and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2026

A 9501: Relates to procedures for protections of legally protected health activities

Specifies that professional liability insurance insurers cannot deny coverage or increase rates solely based on legal use or prescription of certain gender-affirming care-related drugs; prescribes procedures for warrants issued in other jurisdictions for electronic data related to legally protected health activities; provides for additional procedural methods for protection of legally protected health activities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurers from denying coverage/increasing rates for legally prescribed gender-affirming care, directly protecting patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prescribes warrant procedures for electronic data related to health activities, protecting data privacy (a technology topic).80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8683: Establishes a medical cost-of-living adjustment and utility bill relief for senior citizens based on documented medical necessity

Establishes a medical cost-of-living adjustment and utility bill relief for senior citizens based on documented medical necessity; provides that any gas or electric corporation operating within the state shall, in coordination with the department and the office of temporary and disability assistance, establish a medical cost-of-living adjustment program for residential customers aged sixty-five years or older who incur documented medical expenses necessary to maintain or preserve life or basic bodily function.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides utility bill relief for seniors with documented medical expenses, reducing financial barriers to healthcare access and addressing medical necessity directly.92% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 13, 2026

A 9491: Relates to cases terminated due to mental disease or defect and to establishing reporting obligations regarding such cases

This bill (A 9491) requires courts and mental health institutions to coordinate discharge planning for defendants in criminal cases terminated due to mental disease or defect. It mandates that courts order referrals to community services (when clinically appropriate and with consent) and dismiss charges upon termination, while institutions must track referrals and submit de-identified annual reports to state officials. The mental hygiene law office must publish annual public data on defendant outcomes, including admission rates, discharge planning, and referral patterns. The bill directly affects defendants in such cases, courts, mental health facilities, and state agencies, without altering eligibility for services or requiring referrals where consent is absent.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates community referrals for mental health cases, reduces recidivism by improving rehabilitation, and aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates coordination between courts/institutions for mental health discharge planning and community referrals, strengthening continuity of care for mental health patients.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8709: Includes certain willful representations by physicians, physician's assistants, and specialist's assistants

Includes certain willful representations made by physicians, physician's assistants, and specialist's assistants to patients and clients, or relating to patients' and clients' private health information, as professional misconduct.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill defines false health info representations by providers as misconduct, protecting patient rights and data integrity in healthcare delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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