Healthcare (Women's Health)

passed · New York · Senate Jan 14, 2025

J 94: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week in the State of New York

This Senate Resolution (J 94) requests Governor Hochul to designate April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week in New York State. It directly affects Black women in New York, who face significantly higher maternal mortality rates (40.4 deaths per 100,000 live births vs. 12.1 for white women) due to systemic health disparities. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about these inequities and support community-led solutions, without creating new laws or funding. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding policy impact.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses systemic maternal health disparities (Black maternal mortality rate 40.4 vs white 12.1) via awareness and community solutions, advancing healthcare equity without funding restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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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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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2026

A 9217: Excludes certain medication abortion drugs from being deemed unlawful to prescribe or dispense and from being deemed misbranded under certain circumstances

Provides that the prescribing, dispensing, or receipt of mifepristone or any drug used for medication abortion shall not be considered a criminal conversion act under certain circumstances; provides that mifepristone or any drug used for medication abortion shall not be deemed to be adulterated or misbranded under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes legal barriers to prescribing/dispensing medication abortion drugs, directly expanding patient access to reproductive healthcare services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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passed both · New York · Senate Jan 28, 2026

S 8544: Excludes certain medication abortion drugs from being deemed unlawful to prescribe or dispense and from being deemed misbranded under certain circumstances

Provides that the prescribing, dispensing, or receipt of mifepristone or any drug used for medication abortion shall not be considered a criminal conversion act under certain circumstances; provides that mifepristone or any drug used for medication abortion shall not be deemed to be adulterated or misbranded under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes legal barriers to prescribing medication abortion drugs, enhancing 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 7800: Prohibits the use of state funds for non-residents seeking an abortion or related procedures

Prohibits the use of state funds for non-residents seeking an abortion or any other procedure that results in the intentional termination of a pregnancy at any stage of gestation.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts state funding for abortion services, limiting government spending on this issue per bill's explicit prohibition of state funds for non-resident procedures.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits state funding for abortion services, restricting access to reproductive healthcare for non-residents, directly aligning with 'restricts health coverage' and 'defunds' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5184: Establishes protocols for the handling of stillbirths by healthcare facilities and establishing a stillbirth research database

This bill establishes mandatory protocols for New York healthcare facilities providing birthing services when a stillbirth occurs. It requires facilities to assign a primary physician to communicate sensitively with families, provide bereavement checklists, one-on-one nursing care, and support like holding the baby, naming the fetus, and creating memory boxes. The bill also mandates collecting standardized stillbirth data (including maternal health history and fetal evaluations) and creating a confidential public research database. The state will analyze this data to identify causes of stillbirths and develop prevention strategies, with a report to lawmakers within five years. These requirements apply to all licensed birthing facilities in New York.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates healthcare protocols for stillbirth support, enhancing patient care and data collection for research, directly strengthening healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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died · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 6232: Authorizes a prenatal and postpartum informational mobile application

This bill requires New York's health department to create and operate a free mobile application for individuals eligible for Medicaid who are pregnant, postpartum, or planning pregnancy. The app must provide New York-specific resources, links to state programs, and support in multiple languages, with strict privacy protections prohibiting personal data sharing. Developers must report anonymized usage data (like user numbers and engagement) to state lawmakers. The app will be available across mobile platforms and must comply with state health resource standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates free mobile app with prenatal/postpartum resources for Medicaid-eligible individuals, improving healthcare access and protecting patient privacy per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires strict privacy protections prohibiting personal data sharing, aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policy90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8946: Requires medical assistance to include medical care, services or supplies to monitor blood pressure that have been validated for accuracy and are furnished without prior authorization to eligible pregnant women

Requires medical assistance to include medical care, services or supplies to monitor blood pressure that have been validated for accuracy and are furnished without prior authorization to eligible pregnant women.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates coverage of validated blood pressure monitoring for pregnant women without prior authorization, expanding access to essential prenatal care and strengthening medical assistance coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7169: Establishes protocols for the handling of stillbirths by healthcare facilities and establishing a stillbirth research database

This bill requires New York healthcare facilities providing birthing services to implement specific protocols when a stillbirth occurs. It mandates facilities to assign a primary physician to communicate with families, provide bereavement support (including memory boxes with keepsakes like handprints and photographs), and offer sensitive counseling. The bill also establishes a confidential state database collecting anonymized stillbirth data - including maternal health history, fetal evaluation details, and autopsy findings - to identify causes and prevention strategies. All collected data will be publicly accessible on the health department website in non-identifiable form, while facilities must comply with these protocols as a condition of licensure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates bereavement support, counseling, and data collection for stillbirth care, enhancing patient support and research in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2704: Requires maternity patients are supplied with an immunization schedule and recommendations for newborns

This bill requires hospitals and birth centers to provide new parents with a printed informational leaflet containing the official immunization schedule and recommendations for newborns. The leaflet must be distributed at pre-booking, during maternity care, or at discharge, and must include the schedule established by health officials under existing law. Hospitals may also offer additional explanatory materials alongside the leaflet. The health department must make this information available online for public access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to provide immunization schedules to new parents, improving access to public health recommendations and supporting preventive care for newborns.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Women's Health

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