Healthcare

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9272: Relates to expanding opioid overdose prevention measures in certain settings

Requires school districts, public libraries, BOCES, county vocational education and extension boards, charter schools, and non-public schools to provide and maintain on-site opioid antagonists; requires the department of health to provide such opioid antagonists to such entities upon request.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates opioid antagonists in schools/libraries to prevent overdoses, directly enhancing public health access and safety.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1916: Establishes the category of "qualified group practice" for medical, dental and podiatric practices that comply with certain standards

Establishes the category of "qualified group practice" for medical, dental and podiatric practices that comply with certain standards and authorizes such practices to operate a malpractice prevention program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes malpractice prevention programs for medical practices, supporting healthcare quality and patient safety standards.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5701: Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to establish discharge plans and reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals upon their discharge

Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to establish discharge plans and reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals upon their discharge which includes housing needs, educational needs, employment needs, medical needs, and specific social service needs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires comprehensive reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals, directly promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through housing, employment, and medical support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly requires addressing 'medical needs' in reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals, ensuring healthcare access upon release.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1763: Relates to cost sharing fees for outpatient treatment at a substance use treatment program

Provides that for a substance use disorder outpatient treatment episode of care by a provider licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by the office of addiction services and supports, an insured shall only be responsible for a cost sharing fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps patient cost-sharing for substance use treatment, improving access to mental health services by limiting out-of-pocket expenses.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3559: Allows a notice of dense breast tissue to be determination of medical necessity for coverage of a breast ultrasound

Allows a notice of dense breast tissue to be considered a determination of medical necessity for purposes of coverage of breast ultrasounds as recommended by a provider of mammography services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurers cover breast ultrasounds when dense breast tissue is noted, expanding access to preventive care without prior authorization.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3964: Relates to including rescue inhaler prescriptions for asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases for individuals under age nineteen in the statewide immunization information system

Relates to including rescue inhaler prescriptions for asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases for individuals under age nineteen in the statewide immunization information system.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds rescue inhaler prescriptions for minors to immunization system, expanding access to respiratory care under public health program.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 · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1913: Relates to establishing the "340B prescription drug anti-discrimination act"

Relates to establishing the "340B prescription drug anti-discrimination act"; prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers from discriminating against covered entities and New York state pharmacies based on participation in the drug discount program authorized by section 340B of the federal public health service act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits discrimination against 340B program participants, ensuring continued access to discounted drugs for covered entities and pharmacies, advancing patient access to affordable medications.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3105: Relates to reciprocity agreements with other states for medical cannabis programs

Provides for reciprocity agreements with other states for medical cannabis programs; directs the cannabis control board to promulgate regulations for the approval of pre-roll products in the medical cannabis program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables cross-state medical cannabis access and regulates products, expanding patient access to healthcare services within medical cannabis programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1963: Authorizes retail clinics to provide certain services

Authorizes retail clinics to provide certain services; directs the commissioner of health to enact regulations imposing certain standards and restrictions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes retail clinics to provide services, expanding access to healthcare in convenient settings while establishing regulatory standards for quality.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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