Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Mar 4, 2026

S 6217: Relates to workers' access to treatment

Allows for treatment costing less than $1,500 to be done without prior approval, and more clearly defines the list of "pre-authorized procedures" as a floor on treatment as opposed to its current status as a ceiling; allows non-network providers of testing to be compensated at the provider network rate negotiated by the carrier.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves prior approval barriers for low-cost treatments, clarifies coverage as minimum (not maximum), and ensures fair reimbursement for non-network providers, improving patient access to care.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 4, 2026

S 5706: Authorizes certain nursing students to administer certain vaccines

Authorizes certain nursing students to administer certain vaccines pursuant to patient specific orders or non-patient specific orders; authorizes physicians and certified nurse practitioners to prescribe and order a patient specific order or non-patient specific order to a nursing student to administer certain vaccines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes nursing students to administer vaccines under physician/nurse practitioner orders, expanding vaccine access and public health service delivery.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 4, 2026

S 7025: Relates to registered pharmacy technicians

Authorizes registered pharmacy technicians to administer the same immunizations as licensed pharmacists under direct supervision of such licensed pharmacist.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands immunization access by authorizing pharmacy technicians to administer vaccines under supervision, improving public health service delivery and patient access.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 6232: Authorizes a prenatal and postpartum informational mobile application

This bill requires New York's health department to create and operate a free mobile application for individuals eligible for Medicaid who are pregnant, postpartum, or planning pregnancy. The app must provide New York-specific resources, links to state programs, and support in multiple languages, with strict privacy protections prohibiting personal data sharing. Developers must report anonymized usage data (like user numbers and engagement) to state lawmakers. The app will be available across mobile platforms and must comply with state health resource standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates free mobile app with prenatal/postpartum resources for Medicaid-eligible individuals, improving healthcare access and protecting patient privacy per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires strict privacy protections prohibiting personal data sharing, aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policy90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 6227: Provides that the commissioner of education may promulgate rules and regulations for a health education curriculum to include menstrual disorders

Provides that the commissioner of education may promulgate rules and regulations for a health education curriculum to include menstrual disorders, including but not limited to, endometriosis.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands health curriculum requirements to include menstrual disorders, enhancing student health education content and aligning with curriculum improvement indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates inclusion of menstrual disorders in school health curriculum, advancing health education awareness for women's health conditions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 2128: Relates to requiring certain health insurance issuers to certify that at least a majority of prescription drug rebates are provided to patients at the point of sale

Requires certain health insurance issuers to certify that at least a majority of prescription drug rebates are provided to patients at the point of sale.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to pass drug rebates to patients, reducing out-of-pocket costs and improving access to prescription drugs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 1618: Enacts the "New York affordable drug manufacturing act"

Enacts the "New York affordable drug manufacturing act" to direct the commissioner of health to enter into partnerships to increase competition, lower prices, and address shortages in the market for generic prescription drugs, to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for public and private purchasers, taxpayers, and consumers, and to increase patient access to affordable drugs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates partnerships to lower drug prices, reduce costs for consumers, and increase patient access to affordable medications - directly advancing healthcare affordability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 4950: Relates to the payment for services at addiction treatment centers operated by the office of addiction services and supports

Requires that services at addiction treatment centers operated by the office of addiction services and supports shall not be refused at such centers if a person is unable to pay.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents refusal of addiction treatment services based on inability to pay, ensuring access to care for all patients regardless of financial status.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 893: Relates to the use of psychotropic medications in nursing homes and adult care facilities

Relates to the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes; imposes limits as to time and documentation; requires informed consent under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires informed consent and limits antipsychotic use in nursing homes, protecting patient rights and safety in mental health care settings.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 371: Relates to creating a wholesale prescription drug importation program

Creates a wholesale prescription drug importation program which complies with federal standards and regulations for the purpose of generating substantial savings for consumers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates prescription drug importation program to generate consumer savings, directly improving affordability and access to medications under healthcare policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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