Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 3437: Relates to prohibiting the establishment of new for-profit hospices

S 3437 prohibits the approval of any new for-profit hospices or expansions of existing for-profit hospice capacity. It directly affects for-profit hospice operators by banning new licenses and preventing increases in beds or services for currently operating for-profit facilities. The bill amends public health law to require all hospice approvals (on or after its effective date) to exclude for-profit models entirely. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits new for-profit hospices and expansions, restricting healthcare access options in end-of-life care by limiting provider models.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 13, 2025

R 488: Senate budget resolution in response to the 2025-2026 Executive Budget submission

This Senate resolution (R 488) expresses the New York State Senate's position on the Governor's 2025-2026 Executive Budget proposal. It incorporates specific amendments to the Governor's budget bills (S.3000-B through S.3009-B) and details the Senate's recommended funding changes for state agencies. The resolution directly affects state programs by adding $20 million for Addiction Services grants, restoring $3.1 million for agricultural programs, increasing Aging Services funding by $33.8 million, and proposing Medicaid coverage expansions. It serves as the Senate's formal budget proposal to be considered during the legislative budget conference process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $20M for Addiction Services, restores $3.1M for agriculture, increases Aging Services funding - all direct funding expansions for public programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds $20M for Addiction Services grants, a direct healthcare program funding increase per bill summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 1019: Relates to doula access during emergency situations

Provides that maternal health care facilities are not required to grant doula access during emergencies or when such access could compromise the safety of the patient or health care team.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts mandatory doula access during emergencies, limiting patient choice in maternal care90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 916: Relates to guardians and health care agents

Includes guardians of the principal as a person who may commence certain special proceedings; provides that if a hospital can with reasonable efforts ascertain the identity of the parents or guardian of an emancipated minor patient and obtain such parent's or guardian's contact information, the hospital shall notify such persons, and document such notification in the patient's medical record, prior to withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to notify guardians before withholding life-sustaining treatment for minors, protecting patient rights in healthcare decisions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 788: Relates to guardians and health care agents

Includes guardians of the principal as a person who may commence certain special proceedings; provides that if a hospital can with reasonable efforts ascertain the identity of the parents or guardian of an emancipated minor patient and obtain such parent's or guardian's contact information, the hospital shall notify such persons, and document such notification in the patient's medical record, prior to withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospital notification of guardians for minors' life-sustaining treatment decisions, protecting patient rights in healthcare procedures.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 4, 2025

S 758: Relates to doula access during emergency situations

Provides that maternal health care facilities are not required to grant doula access during emergencies or when such access could compromise the safety of the patient or health care team.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts maternal care access by exempting facilities from allowing doulas during emergencies, limiting patient support options in critical situations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2025

S 756: Requires insurance contracts to cover neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia

Requires insurance contracts to cover neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia when performed by a health care professional licensed, certified, or authorized pursuant to title eight of the education law and acting within their scope of practice.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for dyslexia neuropsychological exams, expanding access to necessary healthcare services for patients.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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