Healthcare (Hospitals)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11619: Requires employers to provide neonatal intensive care leave

This bill requires employers to provide unpaid leave for employees whose children are hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit. The amount of leave depends on company size, with businesses having 16 to 50 employees offering up to 10 days and larger companies offering up to 20 days. Employees can take this time continuously or in smaller increments, and they will be reinstated to their original job with benefits maintained after the leave ends. The law also prohibits discrimination against workers for using this leave and allows employers to request basic verification of the child's hospital stay without asking for private medical details.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates unpaid leave for neonatal intensive care, directly supporting patient access and protecting rights during critical health crises.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates unpaid leave for employees with hospitalized children, expanding worker benefits and protecting family rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11656: Provides screening for Cytomegalovirus for persons who are pregnant

This bill requires health insurance policies that cover hospital, surgical, medical, or major medical services to include screening for Cytomegalovirus for pregnant individuals. It directly affects insurance companies by mandating that their plans provide this specific coverage starting January 1, 2027, for any policies issued, renewed, or modified on or after that date. The legislation ensures that pregnant people can access testing for this virus as part of their standard medical benefits without needing to pay extra out of pocket.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for Cytomegalovirus screening for pregnant individuals, expanding access to essential healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance

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signed · New York · Assembly Aug 28, 2026

A 11559: Relates to the ability of the New York state medical care facilities finance agency to issue certain bonds and notes

Increases the authorization of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York ("DASNY"), as successor to the New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance Agency ("MCFFA") pursuant to the Health Care Financing Consolidation Act of 1995, to issue hospital and nursing home project bonds and notes from $20 billion to $21.8 billion.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases bond authorization for healthcare facilities, directly expanding funding for hospitals and nursing homes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10641: Relates to the ability of the New York state medical care facilities finance agency to issue certain bonds and notes

Increases the authorization of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York ("DASNY"), as successor to the New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance Agency ("MCFFA") pursuant to the Health Care Financing Consolidation Act of 1995, to issue hospital and nursing home project bonds and notes from $20 billion to $21.8 billion.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases the authorization for issuing bonds to fund hospital and nursing home projects, directly expanding healthcare infrastructure and capacity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 11139: Requires hospitals to obtain verbal and written informed consent from a patient or representative before including such patient information in a general hospital facility directory

Requires hospitals to obtain verbal and written informed consent from a patient or representative before including such patient's information in a general hospital facility directory.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient privacy rights by requiring informed consent for directory listings, aligning with healthcare ethics and patient autonomy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 24, 2026

S 10051: Requires epinephrine auto-injector devices at children's overnight, summer day and traveling summer camps

This bill requires children's overnight, summer day, and traveling summer camps to keep epinephrine auto-injectors on their premises. To comply, camp operators must sign a collaborative agreement with a licensed physician or hospital that outlines specific medical protocols and file this agreement with state officials. The law mandates that only staff who have completed approved training can use these devices, and every administration of an injector must be reported immediately to the partner healthcare provider. Additionally, the bill provides legal protections by classifying the use of epinephrine as first aid to shield camps from liability and clarifies that possessing these devices does not violate professional licensing rules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates epinephrine availability at camps, improving emergency medical access and patient safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11089: Relates to the disability retirement for safety and security officers

This bill updates the retirement and social security law to clarify disability benefits for security hospital treatment assistants and qualifying members. It ensures these officers receive disability retirement allowances if they become incapacitated due to injuries sustained while performing their duties or acts committed by incarcerated individuals. The legislation also establishes specific presumptions that certain health conditions, including HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and heart diseases, were contracted or occurred while on the job, unless proven otherwise. These changes directly affect current and future employees in these roles by streamlining the process for claiming disability benefits related to occupational hazards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures disability retirement allowances for officers injured while performing duties, protecting their access to healthcare and financial security.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands disability retirement benefits and protects workers' rights by ensuring compensation for injuries sustained on the job.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 6, 2026

S 9779: Requires every general hospital to have a community advisory board

This bill requires every general hospital in New York to establish a community advisory board composed of local residents to advise on hospital planning and programs. The legislation mandates that hospitals create mission statements identifying the communities they serve and regularly review these statements along with financial reports and performance data to ensure they are meeting local health needs. Hospitals must make these documents publicly available online and file them with state health officials, while board members are allowed to receive expense reimbursements but cannot be paid for their service. The law also clarifies that government employees can serve on these boards without losing their jobs and applies to both private voluntary non-profit hospitals and the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates community advisory boards to improve hospital planning and ensure local health needs are met, strengthening healthcare access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 10164: Requires hospitals to obtain verbal and written informed consent from a patient or representative before including such patient information in a general hospital facility directory

Requires hospitals to obtain verbal and written informed consent from a patient or representative before including such patient's information in a general hospital facility directory.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient privacy rights by requiring informed consent before disclosing information, aligning with healthcare support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 10136: Relates to capping cost sharing for antiviral COVID-19 therapeutics

Requires insurance companies, medical expense indemnity corporations, hospital service corporations, health service corporations and medical assistance programs to provide coverage for prescribed antiviral therapeutics approved by the food and drug administration for the treatment of COVID-19 at no cost to the patient.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for COVID-19 antivirals at no cost to patients, expanding access and strengthening healthcare protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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