Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 8487: Relates to establishing a Legionnaires' disease awareness and education program

This bill requires New York's health department to create and maintain an ongoing public education program about Legionnaires' disease, a type of lung infection. The program must provide clear information on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment through printed materials for healthcare providers to share with patients, plus updated content on the department's website. The health department must regularly review and update this information and report every three years to state leaders on the program's progress. The program applies directly to the state health department, healthcare providers distributing materials, and the public seeking information about Legionnaires' disease.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates public health education program for Legionnaires' disease, strengthening disease awareness and prevention efforts within healthcare services.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 376: Requires the department of education to report information regarding counselors, social workers and psychologists in schools

Requires the department of education to report information regarding counselors, social workers and psychologists in schools and to implement a plan to increase the school counselor, school social worker and school psychologist to student ratio to nationally accepted standards and provide funding for such.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires funding to meet national staff-to-student ratios for counselors/social workers, directly advancing student support resources per education indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates increased mental health professional ratios in schools and funding, directly advancing mental health services access per healthcare topic definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1559: Creates the lymphedema and lymphatic diseases research grants program and creates the lymphatic disease research and education fund

Creates the lymphedema and lymphatic diseases research grants program; provides such grants, not to exceed $50,000, would be awarded on a competitive basis to biomedical research institutions conducting direct research related to lymphedema and lymphatic disease.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates research grants program funding lymphedema/lymphatic disease studies, directly advancing medical research in healthcare.95% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 1475: Requires hospitals record information during intake and registration if a patient requires a disability accommodation

Requires hospitals record information during intake and registration if a patient requires a disability accommodation; allows such patient to decline such request for information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to record disability accommodation needs, protecting patient rights and improving accessibility within healthcare services.85% confidence

died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7642: Relates to excluding the five New York state veterans homes from certain assessments

Excludes the five state-run veterans homes from assessments on their gross receipts received from all patient care services and other operating income; directs the Commissioner of Health to apply to the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for any necessary waivers pursuant to federal law and regulation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes state veterans homes from gross receipts assessments, providing tax relief to public facilities under Budget & Taxes topic.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExcludes veterans homes from financial assessments on patient care income, protecting operational funding for healthcare services provided at these facilities.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExcludes veterans homes from income assessments, preserving funding for services and operations per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5474: Authorizes occupational therapy services to be provided in school to certain students

Authorizes occupational therapy services to be provided in school to students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve with occupational impairments of a severity that does not adversely affect the student's educational performance but does present a barrier to functioning at home or in the community; directs the commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations for the provision of such occupational therapy services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes school-based occupational therapy for students with impairments, enhancing educational access and support services for K-12 students.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes school-based occupational therapy services for students with impairments, expanding access to healthcare services without restricting coverage or funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6966: Provides for a tax credit for a certain amount of money expended on the care of a qualifying disabled child

S 6966 creates a tax credit for taxpayers who pay for the care of a qualifying disabled child, such as one with autism, developmental disabilities, or a physical disability. The credit equals 20% of up to $2,400 in qualifying care expenses (e.g., home health services, day care, equipment), plus an additional $75 if expenses exceed $240 annually. To qualify, the child must live with the taxpayer and be within the third degree of family relation. The credit reduces tax liability, and any unused portion is paid as a refund without interest.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 20% tax credit on disabled child care expenses, reducing taxpayer liability and providing direct tax relief for eligible families.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credit for healthcare expenses (home health, equipment) for disabled children, reducing out-of-pocket costs and improving access to care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2319: Directs the commissioner of health to require each licensed home care service agency to submit an infection control plan and periodic reports detailing measures taken to protect clients from infection

Directs the commissioner of health to require each licensed home care service agency to submit an infection control plan and periodic reports detailing measures taken to protect clients from infection.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates infection control plans for home care agencies to protect clients, directly enhancing patient safety in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5743: Establishes a cause of action for fertility fraud

Establishes a cause of action for fertility fraud; allows patients who have undergone assisted reproduction procedures to bring a cause of action if human reproductive material other than that which was consented to by the patient is used in such procedure; allows for compensatory and punitive damages.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient rights in assisted reproduction services, aligning with healthcare patient rights protections as a core support indicator.95% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8240: Relates to authorization of treatment under workers' compensation for certain providers; repealer

Relates to authorization of treatment under workers' compensation for care and treatment of injured employees by podiatrists, chiropractors and psychologists; repeals certain provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes workers' comp coverage for podiatrists, chiropractors, and psychologists, expanding access to specialized healthcare services for injured employees.90% confidence

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