S 6086 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the health care courts pilot program

S 6086 creates a pilot program for specialized "health care courts" in up to five New York counties to handle medical, dental, and podiatric malpractice claims. These courts would have exclusive jurisdiction over such cases in participating counties, with judges required to complete specialized medical and legal training before hearing cases. The bill mandates that courts use qualified medical experts (with strict licensing, experience, and conflict-of-interest rules) to provide independent opinions on complex medical issues. It requires annual reports to state leaders on the program's operation and does not affect jury trials for malpractice claims.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026