Healthcare

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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2026

A 11368: Extends certain provisions relating to physical therapy assistants

This bill extends the expiration date for provisions related to physical therapy assistant services from 2026 to 2030. It directly affects physical therapy assistants and the organizations that employ them by allowing them to continue providing services under current rules for an additional four years. The legislation amends existing education law to update the timeline for when these specific regulations will end. Once passed, the changes will take effect immediately.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends the expiration date for physical therapy assistant services, thereby protecting patient access to care and supporting healthcare workforce stability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

E 1625: Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2026-27 state fiscal year for grants in aid for certain services and expenses

This bill establishes a detailed spending plan for state funds allocated in the 2026-27 fiscal year to various organizations and municipalities. It directly affects health and mental health providers, criminal justice groups, parks and recreation programs, veterans' organizations, and other non-profit entities by listing specific grant amounts each will receive. The legislation requires that this list of recipients and their funding levels be approved by the Speaker of the Assembly and the Director of the Budget before the money can be spent. By amending previous resolutions, the bill formalizes how these appropriated dollars are distributed to support services across the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates specific funds for grants to support health, criminal justice, and other essential public services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates state funds to health and mental health providers, directly increasing financial resources for healthcare services.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates state funds to veterans' organizations, directly funding services and expenses for veterans.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9997: Relates to physical therapist assistants

Changes the definition of continuous supervision in relation to physical therapist assistants in both the home care setting and school setting by eliminating the joint visit requirement with the patient by the supervising licensed physical therapist and the licensed physical therapist assistant.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes unnecessary joint visit requirements, improving access to physical therapy services for patients in home and school settings.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 329: Relates to setting integrated behavioral health services

Authorizes the commissioner of the office of mental health, and the office of addiction services and support to jointly establish a single set of licensing standards and requirements for the construction, operation, reporting and surveillance of integrated behavioral health services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes unified licensing standards for outpatient centers, enhancing regulatory oversight and quality of healthcare services including mental health and addiction programs.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5939: Relates to payments by a pharmacy benefit manager to participating pharmacies

Requires a pharmacy benefit manager to pay a participating pharmacy at minimum at the national average drug acquisition cost (NADAC) rate, or at the pharmacy acquisition cost rate if greater or there is not a NADAC rate, plus a professional dispensing fee that is at minimum the professional dispensing fee paid under the state medical assistance program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires PBMs to pay pharmacies fair rates (NADAC or higher), preventing underpayment that could restrict medication access and protect pharmacy viability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10833: Relates to disability benefits for certain individuals employed by the Nassau county police department

Provides a performance of duty presumption for diseases of the heart for members who serve as an ambulance medical technician, ambulance medical coordinator, ambulance medical technician/supervisor or a member who performs ambulance medical technician related services, or a police medic, police medic coordinator, police medic supervisor, bureau director police emergency ambulance services - county, assistant bureau director police emergency ambulance services - county, or a member who performs police medic or police emergency ambulance related services and is employed in the Nassau county police department.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a presumption for heart disease benefits for medical personnel, protecting their health and access to disability coverage.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands disability benefits and establishes a presumption for specific police roles, strengthening worker protections and benefits.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9853: Relates to the supervision of athletic trainers

This bill allows physicians to supervise up to six athletic trainers at once, increasing the current limit of four. It applies to most settings but excludes secondary schools and colleges, where existing rules remain unchanged. The law requires a written agreement between the doctor and the trainer that outlines their roles and must be reviewed annually. This change aims to adjust supervision ratios while maintaining the requirement for ongoing oversight.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases supervision capacity for athletic trainers, improving healthcare service delivery and access.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9573: Relates to a nursing facility transition and diversion Medicaid waiting list

Authorizes the commissioner of health to establish nursing facility transition and diversion Medicaid waiting lists per designated waiver region, once the federally approved capacity for the waiver is reached.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes Medicaid waiting lists for nursing facility transitions, improving patient access to healthcare services and strengthening support for nursing facility care.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10576: Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers

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 fee schedule for the same service or item.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Medicaid managed care organizations reimburse durable medical equipment providers at 100% of fee schedule, improving access to essential medical equipment and strengthening healthcare services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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