Healthcare (Hospitals)

passed · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 7048: Relates to review of projects affecting the availability of maternity services

Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires regulatory review for hospital changes to maternity services, ensuring continued access to perinatal care and preventing service disruptions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1118: Relates to increasing monetary penalties for public health law violations

This bill increases fines for violating public health laws. It raises penalties for nursing home and hospital operators from $3,000 to $5,000 per violation, with repeat offenses or violations causing harm now carrying up to $10,000 or $20,000 fines. Excess fines collected beyond $2,000 per violation go to a patient safety center, while nursing home fines over $10,000 fund quality improvement programs for nursing homes. The changes apply directly to healthcare facilities and their operators under New York's public health and social services laws.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases penalties for healthcare facility violations, directs excess fines to patient safety center and quality programs, strengthening enforcement and patient protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2476: Authorizes reimbursement for testing for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's disease and Tay-Sachs

Provides that every policy which provides coverage for hospital, surgical or medical care or provides reimbursement for laboratory tests or diagnostic X-rays shall provide coverage for testing of familial dysautonomia, Canavan's disease and Tay-Sachs; provides that in order to maintain the confidentiality of persons tested, receipt of acknowledgement from the testing facility shall be deemed sufficient evidence of testing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for specific genetic tests (familial dysautonomia, Canavan's, Tay-Sachs), expanding health insurance coverage and improving patient access to diagnostic services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5693: Relates to hospital compliance with federal hospital price transparency law, rules and regulations

Requires quarterly reporting on hospital compliance with federal hospital price transparency law, rules and regulations; establishes a civil penalty for non-compliance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to report pricing transparency, promoting patient access and rights under federal law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2454: Relates to review of projects affecting the availability of maternity services

Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospital changes to maternity services to undergo review, ensuring continued availability of perinatal care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Public Health Women's Health

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died · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 1305: Relates to hospital care for mastectomy, lumpectomy, and lymph node dissection patients

Requires that general hospitals that provide mastectomy surgery, lymph node dissection or lumpectomy provide information to such patients concerning options for breast reconstruction.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to provide breast reconstruction options info to patients, enhancing patient autonomy and access to care per healthcare policy standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7681: Establishes mandatory minimum medicaid coverage for hospital confinement for childbirth

Requires all insurance policies and health maintenance organization contracts to provide coverage for maternity patients and their newborns for hospital stays of at least 48 hours following childbirth by natural delivery and 96 hours following childbirth by caesarean section; provides such coverage for patients who are recipients of medicaid.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates minimum Medicaid coverage for childbirth hospital stays, expanding insurance access and protecting patient rights for essential maternity care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1165: Relates to prohibited hospital interference with patient care

Prohibits hospital interference with patient care where the practitioner is acting in good faith and within the scope of their practice; defines emergency medical conditions; requires appropriate medical screening and stabilizing treatment of persons in an emergency department, including pregnant persons, or appropriate transfer.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits hospital interference with patient care, mandates emergency screening/treatment, and protects patient rights in healthcare access and safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3928: Relates to the releasing of individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness; repealer

Relates to releasing individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness which is likely to result in harm to such individual or others.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables mental health diversion from bail system, aligning with reform goals to reduce incarceration for mental health issues.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables mental health access by allowing non-monetary bail for screenings/hospitalization, improving patient access to mental health services per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 7919: Relates to third-party network contracts

Allows dental provider networks, certain health and hospital service corporations, and health care plans to enter into contracts with a third party to gain access to services and discounted rates of a provider under a provider network contract.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables third-party networks to provide discounted care access, expanding patient options and reducing costs for dental/hospital services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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