Asm. Rebecca Seawright

Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services for consumers, patients, educators, and health care providers related to reproductive health services available in New York state including, but not limited to: access to family planning services such as contraceptives and pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections; makes related provisions.

Requires hospitals to permit an interpreter to remain with a deaf, hard of hearing or nonverbal patient during admission to a hospital until appropriate hospital staff is assigned to interpret.

Requires the department of health to develop and maternal health care providers to distribute written information about episiotomy to maternity patients.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds a new option for New York residents to register for the Donate Life Registry (which facilitates organ, eye, and tissue donations) through mandatory electronic personal income tax filings. It requires the state to include a clear checkbox on tax forms asking, "Would you like to be added to the Donate Life Registry? Check box for 'yes' or 'skip this question'." This expands existing registration methods - which include driver's license applications, health insurance enrollment, and college financial aid forms - to include tax filings for those required to file electronically. The change applies to all taxpayers submitting income tax documents via electronic means, making organ donation registration more accessible during routine state interactions.

Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers at no less than one hundred percent of the medical assistance durable medical equipment and complex rehabilitation technology fee schedule for the same service or item.

Requires the department of health to establish a registry for the collection of information on the incidence and prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and motor neuron disease (MND) in the state; requires that every physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant and general hospital that diagnoses or treats a patient diagnosed with ALS or MND give notice to the department of cases of ALS or MND coming under their care; requires that patients diagnosed with ALS or MND be provided with written and verbal notice regarding the collection of information and patient data on ALS and MND and provides a method for patients to opt out of the collection of data; provides for duties of the department and the commissioner of health in relation thereto.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance policies to cover medically necessary transvaginal ultrasounds during pregnancy when recommended by established medical guidelines. It directly affects insured pregnant individuals and insurers by mandating this coverage under specific conditions. The law defines "nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines" as evidence-based standards developed by independent medical organizations with transparent processes. The requirement applies to all new or renewed policies issued on or after January 1, 2027.

Requires notice to be provided ninety days prior to commencement of a foreclosure action by a homeowners' association or condominium board to enforce a lien for unpaid common charges, assessments, fines or fees.

Maddy summaryThis bill (2027) requires that medical evaluations determining a person's eligibility for assisted living must be completed within 30 days before their admission date. It directly affects individuals applying for assisted living facilities by mandating recent assessments to confirm their physical, supervisory, and psycho-social needs can be met. The key provision specifies that evaluations must be signed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. This change ensures assessments are current and relevant at the time of admission, replacing previous requirements with a strict 30-day window. The law became effective immediately upon the governor's signature (Chap. 444).

Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants a fee for a dishonored rent check in excess of the actual costs or fees incurred by such landlord as a result thereof, provided such dishonored check fee was included in the initial lease.