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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 9168: Relates to reporting on food security trends

This bill requires New York's Department of Public Health to annually report on food security trends at the county level. It directs the department to include the USDA's standard six-item food security survey in its existing health tracking system and publicly post the results online each year. The law directly affects New York residents by creating a state-level tracking system to monitor food insecurity, replacing the discontinued federal USDA report. This provides lawmakers and community organizations with updated, localized data to inform decisions about nutrition assistance programs and resource allocation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands public health data collection by requiring food security tracking in NY's health monitoring system, supporting public health program enhancement.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 6037: Relates to establishing a peer support program for veterans

Bill A 6037 establishes a peer support program specifically for veterans dealing with mental illness, alcohol abuse, or substance dependence. The bill defines "veteran peer support services" as counseling provided by a veteran peer counselor to other veterans. It directs the Commissioner of Mental Hygiene, in consultation with other agencies, to develop recommended minimum qualifications for these veteran peer counselors and to create procedures for connecting them with training. This program aims to support veterans by leveraging the unique understanding and experiences of fellow veterans in recovery and support roles.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a mental health peer support program for veterans, directly advancing mental health services through specialized counseling and certification procedures.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes veteran peer support program for mental health/substance abuse, directing development of counselor qualifications and training procedures to advance healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 10619: Establishes a certified community behavioral health clinic public awareness campaign

Establishes a certified community behavioral health clinic public awareness campaign to educate the public regarding certified community behavioral health clinics.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a public awareness campaign for community behavioral health clinics, improving public access to mental health services and strengthening healthcare infrastructure.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 10142: Relates to veterans health care

Relates to veterans' health care; creates a veteran health care review to ensure veterans and their families have access to health and mental health treatment, including for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma, reproductive and mental health conditions, and suicide prevention.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates veteran health care review to ensure access to mental health treatment, PTSD care, and suicide prevention, advancing healthcare access for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates veteran health care review to ensure access to mental/health treatments including PTSD, suicide prevention, and military sexual trauma, directly expanding services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 9076: Directs the department of health to create an informational pamphlet concerning intrauterine devices

Directs the department of health to create an informational pamphlet concerning intrauterine devices; requires such informational pamphlet to be available on the department of health's website; requires practitioners to distribute such informational pamphlet to patients seeking contraceptives.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates distribution of IUD information to contraceptive patients, improving access to reproductive health resources and aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 8751: Authorizes holders of certain operating certificates to employ or contract with applied behavior analysts and mental health counselors

Authorizes holders of certain operating certificates for treatment of persons with developmental disabilities to employ or contract with applied behavior analysts and mental health counselors.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly authorizes treatment centers for developmental disabilities to employ mental health counselors, expanding access to mental health services and directly supporting mental health care provision.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 949: Permits telemedicine services for mental and behavioral health issues under the workers' compensation system

Permits telemedicine services for mental and behavioral health issues under the workers' compensation system; permits one in-person visit within twelve months unless such in-person visit causes undue hardship on a patient.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermits telemedicine for mental health under workers' comp, expanding access to mental healthcare services without restricting options.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Senate May 20, 2026

S 8899: Relates to supervision by certain marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors

This bill amends New York's education law to clarify supervision requirements for marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors. It specifies that applicants must complete 3,000 hours of post-master's supervised experience (for mental health counselors) or 1,500 client contact hours (for marriage and family therapists), all under qualified supervisors. Supervisors must hold at least 3 years of licensure, have diagnostic privileges, and complete 36 hours of continuing education in supervision ethics. The bill also allows the department to accept supervised experience obtained in waiver-exempt settings or under good-faith belief of proper authorization. These changes directly affect therapists seeking licensure and those providing supervision in mental health practice.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies supervision standards for mental health counselors, ensuring qualified practitioners through defined experience hours and supervisor requirements, strengthening professional standards in mental health services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly May 14, 2026

A 9146: Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from providing counseling, therapy, and treatment services for bettors in New York

Requires mobile sports wagering operators when providing information regarding compulsive play, all links and referrals for counseling, therapy or treatment services shall direct account holders to the problem gambling services webpage maintained by the office of addiction services and supports.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates referrals to existing problem gambling treatment services via state addiction office, improving access to mental health care for bettors.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 8849: Requires the department of health to facilitate the exchange of data between the state prescription drug program and electronic health records

Directs the commissioner of health shall promulgate regulations allowing for any electronic health records integration vendor to obtain state approval to facilitate interoperability between the prescription monitoring program registry and certified electronic health records systems that can connect with any national data sharing hub.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFacilitates data interoperability between prescription monitoring and EHRs, improving healthcare coordination and access to patient records.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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