Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7685: Provides that health insurance contracts and policies for long term care shall be renewable unless there is nonpayment of premiums

Provides that health insurance contracts and policies for long term care shall be renewable each year at the option of the insured unless there is nonpayment of premiums.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures long-term care insurance renewability at insured's option, protecting access and preventing coverage loss without nonpayment. Aligns with patient rights protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2483: Relates to requiring the inclusion of suicide prevention resources be provided with a warrant of eviction

Requires the inclusion of suicide prevention resources to be provided with a warrant of eviction, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the applicable Suicide Crisis telephone number as provided by the Office of Mental Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires suicide prevention resources (mental health crisis support) with eviction warrants, improving access to mental health services during vulnerable moments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4023: Relates to clarifying which entities handle the reporting of pregnancy loss

Relates to clarifying which entities handle the reporting of pregnancy loss; the responsibilities of health care providers and penalties for not protecting the identities of individuals who suffered a pregnancy loss.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates healthcare providers protect patient identities in pregnancy loss reporting, directly advancing patient privacy rights within healthcare services.90% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 2425: Increases the time frame for payments of certain expenses by adoptive parents

This bill changes the timeframe for adoptive parents to cover certain birth-related expenses for the birth mother. It extends the period from 60 days before birth and 30 days after birth to 180 days before birth and 45 days after birth. The change directly affects adoptive parents and birth mothers in New York adoption cases, allowing payments for reasonable costs like housing, medical care, or transportation during pregnancy and shortly after birth. The bill maintains existing restrictions, such as prohibiting payments to unauthorized agencies and requiring court approval for exceptions beyond the new timeframes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends timeframe for adoptive parents to cover birth mother's medical expenses, directly supporting healthcare access during pregnancy/postpartum.90% confidence

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 788: Relates to guardians and health care agents

Includes guardians of the principal as a person who may commence certain special proceedings; provides that if a hospital can with reasonable efforts ascertain the identity of the parents or guardian of an emancipated minor patient and obtain such parent's or guardian's contact information, the hospital shall notify such persons, and document such notification in the patient's medical record, prior to withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospital notification of guardians for minors' life-sustaining treatment decisions, protecting patient rights in healthcare procedures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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signed · New York · Senate Nov 21, 2025

S 3236: Allows pharmacy technicians to practice in any pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist

This bill (S 3236) allows registered pharmacy technicians to work in any licensed pharmacy under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. It permits technicians to assist with tasks like preparing, labeling, and dispensing prescriptions or medications - provided these tasks require no professional judgment (which remains the pharmacist's responsibility). The law requires pharmacists to be physically present during these tasks, authorize all work, and approve it before any medication is dispensed. The pharmacy must also ensure technicians receive proper training before they begin assisting. The bill is now law (signed November 21, 2025).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows pharmacy technicians to assist pharmacists in dispensing medications under supervision, improving pharmacy workflow and patient access to medications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4049: Relates to coverage for cancer screenings

Relates to requiring coverage for volunteer firefighters for full cancer screenings upon entry of service to a fire department or fire company and annually thereafter; provides that the costs of such screenings shall be covered by the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates state-funded cancer screening coverage for volunteer firefighters, expanding preventive healthcare access and funding for a specific high-risk group.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3971: Relates to requiring the inclusion of suicide prevention resources be provided with a warrant of eviction

Requires the inclusion of suicide prevention resources to be provided with a warrant of eviction, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the applicable Suicide Crisis telephone number as provided by the Office of Mental Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates suicide prevention resources (lifeline/crisis numbers) with eviction warrants, directly supporting mental health crisis access as part of public health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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signed · New York · Senate Nov 21, 2025

S 3294: Relating to medical use of cannabis and to the controlled substances therapeutic research act; repealer

S 3294 updates New York's medical cannabis program by extending the validity of patient and caregiver registry cards from one to two years, streamlining certification processes for doctors, and clarifying possession limits. It requires practitioners to complete training before issuing certifications, allows special certifications for patients with progressive conditions, and permits patients to possess up to a 60-day supply of cannabis (aligning with existing penal law). The bill directly affects certified patients, designated caregivers, and healthcare providers by modernizing documentation, reducing administrative burdens, and updating expiration rules. It repeals the outdated Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Act, consolidating the program under revised cannabis law provisions. This law took effect after being signed by the governor in November 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends medical cannabis access via longer registry cards, streamlined doctor certifications, and 60-day supply limits, directly improving patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3598: Adopts the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, the Interstate Occupational Therapy Compact, and the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

Adopts the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (Part A); adopts the Interstate Occupational Therapy Compact (Part B); adopts the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (Part C).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdopts interstate compacts enabling healthcare professionals to practice across state lines, improving patient access to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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