Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2719: Relates to enacting the "empire state of mind act" relating to the treatment of mentally ill persons; repealer

Enacts the "empire state of mind act" relating to the treatment of mentally ill persons in the realm of treatment in mental health and addiction services facilities, the penal system and social services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnacts 'Empire State of Mind Act' for mental health treatment in facilities, penal system, and social services, advancing mental health care access and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2087: Relates to requiring high-sugar beverages to be labeled with a safety warning

Requires high-sugar beverages to be labeled with a safety warning stating that the beverage contains 100% or more of the FDA recommended daily intake of added sugar.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health warnings on high-sugar beverages to inform consumers about added sugar risks, aligning with public health initiatives to prevent diet-related illnesses.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 8726: Requires schools to follow seizure action plans developed by health care providers of students diagnosed with a seizure disorder

Requires public schools to follow seizure action plans developed by health care providers of students diagnosed with a seizure disorder; requires schools to provide seizure awareness training to certain employees on the recognition of signs and symptoms of a seizure and the appropriate steps to be taken to respond to such symptoms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires schools to follow seizure action plans and provide training, enhancing student safety and accessibility in K-12 education. Supports educational access for students with disabilities.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates schools to follow healthcare provider-developed seizure action plans and provide staff training, enhancing student health safety and access to medical care protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1293: Relates to reciprocity agreements with other states for medical cannabis programs

Provides for reciprocity agreements with other states for medical cannabis programs; directs the cannabis control board to promulgate regulations for the approval of pre-roll products in the medical cannabis program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables cross-state medical cannabis access via reciprocity agreements and regulates pre-roll products, improving patient access to healthcare services within medical cannabis programs.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4639: Relates to funds received pursuant to a New York opioid settlement sharing agreement

S 4639 requires New York state agencies receiving opioid settlement funds to submit detailed annual reports by November 1st, starting one year after initial deposits. These reports must publicly display on government websites as dashboards, showing baseline funding, specific fund usage (including recipient names, amounts, and program details), effectiveness metrics for reducing substance use disorders, and how funds complement rather than replace other funding. The bill also prohibits government entities from pursuing lawsuits over claims already settled under New York's statewide opioid agreement. It directly affects agencies administering opioid settlement funds and the opioid settlement advisory board.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates transparent reporting on opioid settlement funds used for substance use disorder programs, ensuring effective public health funding and accountability.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2025

A 5825: Directs the state comptroller to conduct an audit of the department of health and other agencies to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements

Directs the state comptroller to conduct an audit of the department of health and other agencies to ensure that the agency meets its responsibilities to review and assess Medicaid managed care organizations for compliance with federal and state requirements to maintain adequate health care providers within network, and to meet mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates audit to ensure Medicaid managed care compliance and mental health parity, upholding existing healthcare standards without expansion or cuts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8435: Provides for the designation by a general hospital of persons to identify infectious disease processes

Provides for the designation by a general hospital of persons to identify infectious disease processes, conduct surveillance and epidemiologic investigations, and develop plans to prevent and control the transmission of infectious agents within general hospitals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates hospital infectious disease surveillance and prevention plans, strengthening public health infrastructure within healthcare settings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5545: Provides for qualified mental health associates

Directs the office of mental health to establish programs for the training and development of persons capable of providing coaching and support to individuals under treatment plans developed by licensed mental health practitioners, including but not limited to a process of issuing, either directly or through contract, credentials for qualified mental health associates.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes training programs for mental health associates to expand support services under licensed practitioners, strengthening mental health care access and infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 8251: Relates extending provisions of law relating to physical therapy assistant services in public and private primary and secondary schools

This bill extends the existing law authorizing physical therapy assistants to provide services in public and private primary and secondary schools, keeping the provision active until June 30, 2030 (previously set to expire in 2025). It directly affects physical therapy assistants working in school settings, ensuring they can continue delivering these services without interruption. The key change is updating the expiration date to 2030, maintaining current access to school-based physical therapy support.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends access to school-based physical therapy services (a student support service) by preventing expiration, maintaining educational access and continuity for students in K-12 settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends school-based physical therapy services until 2030, maintaining access to healthcare for students. Directly supports healthcare access in educational settings.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7045: Establishes a co-occurring disorders patient bill of rights; appropriation

Establishes a co-occurring disorders patient bill of rights to be implemented by various agencies; requires a five-year plan for implementing such bill of rights.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes patient rights for co-occurring disorders, directly protecting mental health care access and treatment standards under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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