Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 1703: Authorizes pharmacists to administer injections for contraceptive use

This bill allows New York pharmacists to administer FDA-approved progestin-only contraceptive injections, expanding access to this specific form of birth control. It requires pharmacists to complete training, provide patient screening questionnaires and fact sheets about clinical considerations, and notify a patient's primary care provider (unless the patient opts out). The policy directly affects patients seeking contraception and pharmacists who will administer the injections. Key safety mechanisms include mandatory screenings, provider notifications, and pharmacist discretion to refuse service if health risks are identified.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands access to contraceptive services via pharmacists, directly improving patient access to healthcare without restrictions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 5981: Establishes the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health program

Establishes the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health program to provide funding to providers whose primary function is to facilitate access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services and information for low-income, uninsured and underinsured individuals and provide support to providers to facilitate access to care, fund uncompensated care, and support community awareness of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services across New York state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds sexual/reproductive health services for low-income, uninsured populations, expanding access and support through provider funding and community awareness.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 1438: Enacts the New York state abortion clinical training program act

Establishes the New York state abortion clinical training program within the department of health for the purpose of training health care practitioners in the performance of abortion and related reproductive health care services; requires the commissioner of health to submit a report to the governor and the legislature.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes abortion clinical training program to expand reproductive healthcare access by training providers, directly advancing patient access to reproductive health services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3759: Relates to social model adult day services programs

S 3759 establishes state standards and oversight for social adult day services programs that support functionally impaired seniors (those needing help with daily tasks like eating, moving, or supervision due to cognitive issues). It requires the state director to set rules for services, staffing, and inspections (initial and every five years), with programs needing certification to operate. The bill also details funding: providing 75% state grants (with a possible 100% grant for financially needy providers) for eligible programs, while prohibiting duplication of existing federal or state funding. This directly affects nonprofit and local government providers of these services and the elderly individuals receiving care in community-based settings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates 75% state grants (up to 100% for needy) for adult day services programs, directly funding public services per Budget & Taxes topic.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes state standards, certification, and 75% funding for adult day services supporting seniors with functional impairments, directly enhancing healthcare access and service quality for vulnerable populations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6851: Authorizes physicians and pharmacists to enter into collaborative practice medication adherence protocols for their patients

Authorizes physicians and pharmacists to enter into collaborative practice medication adherence protocols for their patients; makes permanent certain provisions relating to authorizing pharmacists to perform with physicians in certain settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes pharmacist-physician collaboration for medication adherence, improving care coordination and patient access to healthcare services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1746: Provides for the review of policies and practices pertaining to emerging infectious disease outbreaks in correctional facilities

Provides for the review of policies and practices pertaining to infectious disease outbreaks in correctional facilities, including the treatment and prevention of the disease among incarcerated individuals and staff.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reviews infectious disease policies in correctional facilities, improving health standards within criminal justice's correctional component.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires review of infectious disease policies in correctional facilities to improve treatment/prevention, strengthening public health protocols within healthcare settings.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7642: Relates to excluding the five New York state veterans homes from certain assessments

Excludes the five state-run veterans homes from assessments on their gross receipts received from all patient care services and other operating income; directs the Commissioner of Health to apply to the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for any necessary waivers pursuant to federal law and regulation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes state veterans homes from gross receipts assessments, providing tax relief to public facilities under Budget & Taxes topic.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExcludes veterans homes from financial assessments on patient care income, protecting operational funding for healthcare services provided at these facilities.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExcludes veterans homes from income assessments, preserving funding for services and operations per bill's explicit language.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 55: Enacts the overdose prevention and recovery act

Enacts the overdose prevention and recovery act; directs that at least twenty percent of funds from the opioid stewardship fund shall be invested in recovery services and supports; requires an annual report to the legislature regarding funds distributed from the opioid stewardship fund; makes the opioid stewardship fund permanent.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects 20% of opioid fund to recovery services, expanding public health access for addiction treatment under healthcare policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6282: Relates to certain requirements for waivers issued under the hospital-home care-physician collaboration program

Provides that health regulations may not be waived under the hospital-home care-physician collaboration program without publication and opportunity for public comment; prohibits waiver of an applicant's obligation to meet public need, character and competence, or financial feasibility requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires public comment for waivers and prohibits bypassing public need/financial requirements, ensuring program integrity and patient safety standards.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7315: Allows for SNAP benefits to be used to purchase menstrual products

This bill would allow New York SNAP (food stamp) recipients to use their benefits to purchase menstrual products like tampons, sanitary napkins, and panty liners. It requires the state to apply for a federal waiver or authorization within 90 days to make this change, as current federal rules currently restrict SNAP use to food items. The policy directly affects low-income New Yorkers who rely on SNAP benefits for basic needs. The change would take effect only after federal approval is secured.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands access to essential health necessities (menstrual products) for low-income SNAP recipients, aligning with improved patient access under healthcare policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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