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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7119: Requires managed care providers to annually provide each participant in their programs with a written list of mail-order pharmacies

Requires managed care providers to annually provide each participant in their programs with a written list of mail-order pharmacies with which the managed care provider has a contract for coverage of prescription drugs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires managed care providers to list contracted mail-order pharmacies, improving patient access to prescription drug coverage options.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2648: Provides public access to epinephrine auto-injector devices at schools

This bill (A2648) requires all New York schools - including public, charter, and non-public elementary and secondary schools - to maintain and manage epinephrine auto-injector devices for emergency use. Schools must follow specific guidelines: regularly test devices per manufacturer standards, notify regional health councils of device locations, and post clear signage at building entrances indicating where devices are stored. The law designates schools as "public access epinephrine auto-injector device providers" under existing public health law, ensuring devices are accessible during allergic reactions. It takes effect 90 days after enactment, focusing on practical, standardized access without altering medical protocols.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates schools to maintain epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency allergic reactions, directly improving access to critical healthcare services in public settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3956: Requires cytomegalovirus screening for every newborn

This bill (A 3956) requires all newborns in New York to be screened for cytomegalovirus (CMV) using a specialized blood spot or urine test within the first 21 days of life. It directly affects every newborn and their parents, as parents may opt out of the screening. The law mandates screening via dried blood spot or urine PCR testing, with the health commissioner allowed to approve alternative equivalent tests through regulations. The bill amends Public Health Law to add this requirement, effective 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates newborn CMV screening to improve early detection of preventable health issues, strengthening public health services and patient access to preventive care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7859: Enacts the "ICE ban in hospitals and shelters act"

Prohibits civil arrest in hospital, shelter, food bank, and crisis center settings; except to address an imminent safety situation or if they have an appropriate judicial warrant or judicial order.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits civil arrests in hospitals/shelters, protecting civil rights in vulnerable settings per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits ICE arrests in hospitals/shelters, protecting patient access and rights in healthcare settings without restricting care.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits civil arrest by ICE in sensitive settings like hospitals and shelters, directly limiting federal immigration enforcement and protecting individuals, including immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 2051: Authorizes increased equity withdrawals by certain non-public residential health care facilities

Authorizes increased equity withdrawals by certain non-public residential health care facilities; establishes the nursing home worker recruitment and safety fund.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes nursing home worker recruitment/safety fund, improving staffing quality and safety in healthcare facilities per bill summary.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes nursing home worker recruitment and safety fund, directly advancing workplace safety and worker protections in healthcare sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2534: Relates to the definition of practice of pharmacy

Provides for the initiation of treatment for COVID-19, influenza, and pharyngitis resulting from a Group A streptococcal infection by a licensed pharmacist in certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands pharmacist authority to initiate treatment for common illnesses, improving patient access to care without physician oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 4879: Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents of children and their children

Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents and their children; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish rules and regulations relating to conditions in institutions and correctional facilities and the treatment and care of birthing parents in such institutions and facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates improved health/safety standards for incarcerated birthing parents, advancing correctional reform and human rights within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires correctional facilities to establish healthcare rules for incarcerated birthing parents, protecting rights and improving care access within prisons.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3349: Relates to safe staffing for public employees of institutional settings

This bill sets maximum overtime limits for public employees in New York's custodial facilities, including correctional centers, mental health facilities, and developmental disability centers. It prohibits mandatory overtime exceeding 17 hours in a 24-hour period (with 8 consecutive hours off afterward), 80 hours in 14 days, or 7 consecutive workdays without a full 24-hour break - except during emergencies or with 24 hours' notice. Facilities must also submit quarterly public reports detailing staffing levels, resignations, safety incidents, and recruitment efforts. The law aims to address unsafe staffing conditions by capping excessive workloads while preserving existing employee rights.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill limits overtime in correctional centers, improving safety and conditions - aligning with criminal justice reform goals to prevent understaffing-related issues.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill sets overtime limits for staff in mental health facilities, preventing burnout and ensuring adequate care - directly supports mental health service quality.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentLimits excessive overtime to prevent worker exhaustion and improve safety in institutional settings, directly protecting workers' rights and workplace conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6712: Relates to reimbursement for ambulance services

Relates to reimbursement for ambulance services; requires insurers to submit payments directly to ambulance providers who are in-network or, for out-of-network ambulance providers, requires the issuance of a joint check to the insured specifying both the insured and the ambulance provider as payees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to pay ambulance providers directly or issue joint checks, improving access and preventing patient cost shocks while supporting provider reimbursement.85% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 7563: Relates to the removal of actions to certain courts in an adjoining county

This bill allows criminal cases in counties outside cities with over one million residents to be transferred to specialized mental health courts in neighboring counties. It requires the defendant's motion, consent from both district attorneys, and excludes family violence cases where the accused and victim are family members. The transfer cannot take effect for five days unless the receiving court agrees to accept the case earlier. This creates a formal process for connecting defendants with treatment-focused courts in adjacent jurisdictions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates formal process to transfer eligible criminal cases to mental health courts, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through specialized diversion.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes formal process for transferring criminal defendants to mental health courts, expanding access to mental health treatment services as part of the healthcare system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence