Healthcare

vetoed · New York · Assembly Oct 17, 2025

A 7321: Requires health insurers to provide coverage for speech therapy for stuttering

This bill (A 7321) would require New York health insurers to cover speech therapy for stuttering when recommended by a physician. It applies to all medical, major medical, and similar insurance plans, eliminating limits on the number of therapy sessions or visits. Coverage must be provided by licensed professionals and clarifies that school-based therapy (like IEPs) does not affect medical coverage for therapy outside educational settings. The bill was vetoed by the governor in October 2025 and did not become law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for speech therapy for stuttering, eliminating session limits and expanding access to medical care for a specific condition.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · New York · Assembly Oct 17, 2025

A 7845: Relates to establishing a state amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and motor neuron disease (MND) registry

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes ALS/MND registry for data collection on incidence/prevalence, advancing public health surveillance and future healthcare planning efforts.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 3280: Enacts the "Eli Parker Levitt Law"

This 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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for medically necessary transvaginal ultrasounds during pregnancy, expanding health coverage for pregnant individuals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

vetoed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 1720: Establishes an awareness campaign on the use of hormone replacement therapy in treating the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause

S 1720 would have required New York's public health department to launch an awareness campaign about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for perimenopause and menopause symptoms. The campaign would have provided women directly affected by these symptoms with plain-language information on HRT benefits, risks, side effects, available types, and current medical recommendations. The bill specifically mandated that the campaign cover symptom management, health risks, and evidence-based usage guidelines for HRT. However, the bill was vetoed by the governor on October 16, 2025, so it did not become law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates public health awareness campaign on HRT benefits/risks, improving patient access to evidence-based information for menopause care.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 1894: Repeals section 3372 of the public health law

This bill repeals a requirement in New York's public health law that previously mandated healthcare providers to report patients' drug use to authorities. It directly affects healthcare practitioners who no longer must report such information under this provision. The bill removes this specific reporting obligation with no new mechanisms or provisions added. As a procedural repeal, it solely eliminates the existing legal requirement without creating new policies. The bill was enacted after passing both legislative chambers and receiving the Governor's signature in October 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves mandatory reporting of patient drug use, reducing barriers to care and protecting patient privacy, thus improving access and trust in healthcare services.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 2027: Requires medical evaluations for assisted living eligibility to be conducted within thirty days prior to the date of admission

This 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).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates timely, physician-reviewed medical evaluations for assisted living eligibility, ensuring proper care assessment and protecting patient rights within healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 4159: Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to certain peer support advocates based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration

Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to peer support advocates who are certified or licensed and are participating in the provision of corrections-based substance use disorder treatment and transition services based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves barriers for formerly incarcerated peer advocates in correctional treatment programs, advancing rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through direct service access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves barriers for certified peer advocates in correctional substance use disorder treatment, improving access to mental health services within healthcare context.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 598: Establishes a state frontotemporal degeneration registry

Establishes a state frontotemporal degeneration registry; defines terms; requires every physician, nurse practitioner, nurse physician assistant and general hospital that diagnoses or is treating a patient diagnosed with an FTD disorder to give notice to the department; requires certain information to be confidential; sets forth the duties of the commissioner of health; requires the department of health to create and maintain a webpage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates FTD registry to enhance public health data collection, aiding disease tracking and future care improvements for neurological disorders.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 7617: Removes the prohibition on patient participation in multiple transplant programs in New York state

This bill removes a New York state law that previously prohibited transplant patients from being listed on waiting lists at multiple organ procurement organizations. It directly affects patients awaiting organ transplants who may now be eligible for placement on waiting lists at different facilities within New York. The key change eliminates the specific ban (previously in Public Health Law §4363) that prevented patients from having multiple listings simultaneously. This amendment updates organ allocation rules to allow patients to potentially access multiple transplant programs without violating state policy. The law took effect immediately upon signing on October 16, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves prohibition on multiple organ transplant listings, improving patient access to critical healthcare services by allowing simultaneous waiting list enrollment.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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