Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Sep 26, 2025

A 7906: Clarifies the provision of donate life registration to certain insured persons

Provides that every insurance policy delivered or issued for delivery in New York which provides major medical or similar comprehensive-type coverage shall provide space on any enrollment, renewal or initial online portal process forms so that the insured or applicant for insurance shall register or decline registration in the donate life registry.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to include organ donor registration on forms, facilitating public health organ donation efforts without restricting coverage.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7149: Extends the authorization for Chautauqua county to impose an additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Chautauqua County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Chautauqua County who pay sales taxes, as the county will continue collecting this tax during the extended period. The bill specifies that 3/20th of the tax revenue must be allocated to local municipalities based on population, while the remainder funds county Medicaid expenses, road projects, capital improvements, and debt repayment. This is a procedural extension of an existing tax authorization, not a new tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county sales tax authority to fund Medicaid, roads, and debt repayment, directly allocating revenue to public services per Budget & Taxes topic indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates tax revenue to county Medicaid expenses, directly funding healthcare services as specified in the summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates tax revenue to 'road projects' as specified in summary, directly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance and development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2025

A 8479: Extends provisions of law relating to applied behavioral analysis

This bill extends a 2013 law allowing behavior analysts employed in state-regulated programs (such as those under the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, Office of Children and Family Services, or Office of Mental Health) to perform their duties without violating licensing restrictions. It specifically clarifies that this extension does not authorize the use of certain titles defined under education law. The provision is temporary and will expire on July 1, 2030, after which the previous restrictions will resume. The bill affects licensed behavior analysts working in these state-funded or regulated programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends ABA provider authorization in mental health programs (OMH), enabling continued service access without licensing barriers, supporting mental health care delivery.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 18, 2025

A 8045: Extends certain provisions authorizing certain mental health practitioners to engage in diagnosis and the development of assessment-based treatment plans

Extends certain provisions authorizing certain mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychoanalysts to engage in diagnosis and the development of assessment-based treatment plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends diagnostic and treatment plan authority to mental health practitioners, expanding access to mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

E 820: Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2025-26 state fiscal year for grants in aid for certain services and expenses

This bill (Assembly Resolution E820) is a procedural resolution that specifies the exact organizations and funding amounts for state grants in the 2025-26 fiscal year. It directly affects health centers, human services organizations, nonprofits, municipalities, and other eligible entities listed in the resolution (e.g., APICHA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, $25,000; UNITED HOSPICE, $95,000). The key mechanism is requiring a detailed, itemized list of grantees with allocated funds to be approved by the Assembly Speaker and budget director before being included in a spending resolution. The resolution does not create new programs but formalizes existing funding allocations for services like healthcare, mental health, and community support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates specific state funds ($25k-$95k) to health centers and nonprofits via itemized grants for 2025-26 fiscal year, directly funding essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds to healthcare entities (e.g., APICHA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, UNITED HOSPICE) for services, directly advancing healthcare access through targeted grants.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · New York · Assembly May 23, 2025

A 5572: Relates to organ donation registration through a patient-facing portal

Provides that organ donation registrations through an electronic health record product do not retain or store patients' donor status information and meet standards established by the commissioner; amends the effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient privacy by preventing storage of organ donation status in EHR portals, aligning with patient rights in healthcare access and data security.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Apr 10, 2025

A 7765: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through April 15, 2025

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running during a budget gap from April 1 to April 15, 2025. It directly affects all state employees (including executive branch staff, legislators, and judiciary personnel) by covering their payroll payments and related liabilities incurred during that period. Key provisions allocate $668 million for salaries, $32 million for non-personal service debts, and $516 million for employee benefits like health insurance and retirement contributions. The funding is temporary, designed to bridge the gap until the regular 2025-2026 budget is enacted under state law. As a procedural emergency appropriation, it focuses on maintaining essential services without altering long-term policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides emergency funding to cover payroll, benefits, and debts during budget gap, ensuring continued government operations without tax changes or service cuts.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $516M for employee health insurance benefits, directly funding healthcare coverage for state workers during budget gap period.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Apr 3, 2025

A 7635: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through April 7, 2025

This bill provides emergency funding for New York State government operations from April 1 to April 7, 2025, to cover essential payroll and expenses during a budget gap. It directly affects state employees, departments, and programs by authorizing payments for personal services (up to $324.9 million), non-personal operational costs ($10 million), and specific programs like Medicaid ($1.36 billion), elderly pharmaceutical coverage ($1.52 million), and healthcare services ($3.21 million). The funds are temporary, intended to bridge the period until regular fiscal year appropriations are enacted under state constitution requirements. This procedural bill does not create new policies but ensures continuity of critical state services during the budget transition.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes emergency appropriations for essential state operations including payroll and Medicaid during budget gap, directly supporting fiscal management and program funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds Medicaid ($1.36B), elderly pharmaceuticals ($1.52M), and healthcare services ($3.21M) to maintain coverage during budget gap, directly advancing healthcare access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Senate Apr 1, 2025

S 7070: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through April 3, 2025

This bill provides emergency funding to keep New York state government operating during a critical budget gap from April 1-3, 2025. It allocates $279.9 million for state employee payrolls (including March 2025 back pay), $10 million for essential operational costs, and $1.1 billion for Medicaid programs. The funding ensures continuity for state services, payroll, and Medicaid payments while awaiting the regular 2025-2026 budget. It was enacted rapidly and signed into law on April 1, 2025, to prevent a government shutdown.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $279.9M for payroll/Medicaid and $10M for operations to maintain essential services during budget gap, directly funding critical state functions per emergency appropriation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $1.1B specifically for Medicaid programs, directly increasing healthcare funding for public health coverage.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $279.9M for state employee payrolls including March 2025 back pay, directly supporting workers' wages and employment continuity during a budget gap.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Mar 7, 2025

A 3224: Relates to the ability to issue certain bonds and notes

This bill increases the total bond and note issuance limit for New York's Medical Care Facilities Finance Agency from $18.2 billion to $20.2 billion, allowing an additional $1.8 billion in financing. It directly affects hospitals and nursing homes seeking capital projects by expanding the agency's ability to fund new construction, renovations, or equipment through bond sales. Key provisions include maintaining debt service limits during bond refunding and requiring sufficient capital reserves before issuing new bonds secured by those reserves. The change is a straightforward financial adjustment to support healthcare facility development without altering program eligibility or new service requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases bond capacity ($1.8B) for hospital/nursing home capital projects, directly expanding funding for healthcare infrastructure development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare