Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 138: Relates to the medical aid in dying act

S 138 establishes a "Medical Aid in Dying Act" for New York, allowing terminally ill patients (with decision-making capacity and a confirmed terminal illness expected to cause death within six months) to request and self-administer medication to end their life. Key provisions require patients to make an oral and written request, receive confirmation from two physicians (an attending physician and a consulting physician), and sign a witnessed written request with two non-related, non-beneficiary adults. The bill mandates patients be fully informed of alternatives like palliative care, outlines physician responsibilities, and includes requirements for documentation, safe medication disposal, and protections for healthcare providers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes legal framework for terminally ill patients to access medical aid in dying, expanding patient autonomy and rights within healthcare, aligning with patient-centered care protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 8251: Relates extending provisions of law relating to physical therapy assistant services in public and private primary and secondary schools

This bill extends the existing law authorizing physical therapy assistants to provide services in public and private primary and secondary schools, keeping the provision active until June 30, 2030 (previously set to expire in 2025). It directly affects physical therapy assistants working in school settings, ensuring they can continue delivering these services without interruption. The key change is updating the expiration date to 2030, maintaining current access to school-based physical therapy support.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends access to school-based physical therapy services (a student support service) by preventing expiration, maintaining educational access and continuity for students in K-12 settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends school-based physical therapy services until 2030, maintaining access to healthcare for students. Directly supports healthcare access in educational settings.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 6, 2025

S 7622: 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 authority to mental health practitioners, expanding access to mental health services per indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2025

S 7151: Relates to waiting list for organs

This bill removes a New York state law that previously prohibited patients from being listed on multiple organ transplant waiting lists simultaneously. It directly affects individuals awaiting organ transplants who may now be eligible to join waiting lists managed by different organ procurement organizations within the state. The key change allows patients to participate in multiple transplant programs without violating state rules, while requiring transplant facilities to inform patients about this new option before listing them. The bill does not alter organ allocation criteria or medical suitability standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves prohibition on multiple organ transplant waiting lists, improving patient access to transplants by expanding options and reducing barriers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2025

S 20: Relates to allowing health care professionals to perform services at the Ironman Lake Placid

This bill allows out-of-state health care professionals (like doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and athletic trainers) to provide services at the 2025 Ironman Lake Placid event without needing a New York license. It applies only to those in good standing in their home state, appointed by the World Triathlon Corporation, and working during the event window (July 16-21, 2025). The exemption covers services for athletes and team personnel registered for the event but does not apply to general practice outside this specific timeframe. The bill expires July 23, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes licensing barriers for healthcare providers at a specific event, improving temporary access to care for athletes without restricting coverage or funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2025

S 2000: Relates to mandatory health insurance coverage for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer

Requires that health insurance policies shall provide coverage for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer; provides that no patient cost sharing shall be imposed for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for lung cancer follow-up screening without cost sharing, expanding access and removing financial barriers for patients.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

in committee · New York · Senate May 21, 2025

S 6223: Relates to permitting an interpreter to remain with a deaf, hard of hearing or nonverbal patient during admission to a hospital

Requires hospitals to permit an interpreter to remain with a deaf, hard of hearing or nonverbal patient during admission to a hospital until appropriate hospital staff is assigned to interpret.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to permit interpreters during patient admission, improving access for deaf/hard of hearing patients and protecting patient rights in healthcare settings.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate May 20, 2025

S 3805: Relates to payment for rapid whole genome sequencing

Directs the commissioner of social services to authorize the payment of medical assistance funds for rapid whole genome sequencing for persons under twenty-one years of age under certain medical circumstances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects payment for rapid whole genome sequencing under medical assistance, expanding pediatric genetic testing coverage and improving access to specialized diagnostics.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2025

S 1814: Replaces the words addict and addicts with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof

This bill updates various state laws by replacing the terms "addict" and "addicts" with "person with substance use disorder" or similar variations. It amends sections of the judiciary law, mental hygiene law, and public health law to reflect this change. This affects legal proceedings, medical treatment, and official definitions related to individuals experiencing substance use challenges. The primary aim is to standardize person-first language across relevant statutes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUpdates terminology to person-first language in mental health/public health laws, reducing stigma and supporting patient-centered care in substance use treatment.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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