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A 10818 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Expands the definition of professional misconduct

Summary
Expands the definition of professional misconduct to include refusing to provide professional services to a person referred for treatment by a United States Department of Veterans Affairs facility or provider because such person declines elective services during the course of treatment.
Issues: ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts patient access by penalizing providers who refuse service to those declining elective treatments, limiting healthcare autonomy.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill protects veterans by preventing providers from refusing care when they decline elective services, ensuring continuity of VA-referred treatment.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2026 Last action Apr 1, 2026
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Apr 1, 2026
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
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John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
NY
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