Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 1894: Repeals section 3372 of the public health law

This bill repeals a requirement in New York's public health law that previously mandated healthcare providers to report patients' drug use to authorities. It directly affects healthcare practitioners who no longer must report such information under this provision. The bill removes this specific reporting obligation with no new mechanisms or provisions added. As a procedural repeal, it solely eliminates the existing legal requirement without creating new policies. The bill was enacted after passing both legislative chambers and receiving the Governor's signature in October 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves mandatory reporting of patient drug use, reducing barriers to care and protecting patient privacy, thus improving access and trust in healthcare services.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 2027: Requires medical evaluations for assisted living eligibility to be conducted within thirty days prior to the date of admission

This bill (2027) requires that medical evaluations determining a person's eligibility for assisted living must be completed within 30 days before their admission date. It directly affects individuals applying for assisted living facilities by mandating recent assessments to confirm their physical, supervisory, and psycho-social needs can be met. The key provision specifies that evaluations must be signed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. This change ensures assessments are current and relevant at the time of admission, replacing previous requirements with a strict 30-day window. The law became effective immediately upon the governor's signature (Chap. 444).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates timely, physician-reviewed medical evaluations for assisted living eligibility, ensuring proper care assessment and protecting patient rights within healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

vetoed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 1224: Relates to coverage for services provided by school-based health centers for medical assistance recipients

This bill (S 1224) prevents school-based health center services from being delivered to medical assistance recipients (like Medicaid beneficiaries) through private managed care insurance plans. It amends state law to require these services to continue being provided directly outside of managed care programs. The key change ensures that students receiving medical assistance can access school health services through traditional public health channels, not through private insurance networks. The bill was passed by the legislature in June 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on October 16, 2025, so it did not become law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures school-based health services for Medicaid students remain accessible via public channels, supporting student health and educational access. Directly impacts K-12 school services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures Medicaid beneficiaries access school health services via public channels, preventing private insurance barriers and improving access to care.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 4159: Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to certain peer support advocates based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration

Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to peer support advocates who are certified or licensed and are participating in the provision of corrections-based substance use disorder treatment and transition services based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves barriers for formerly incarcerated peer advocates in correctional treatment programs, advancing rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through direct service access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves barriers for certified peer advocates in correctional substance use disorder treatment, improving access to mental health services within healthcare context.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 598: Establishes a state frontotemporal degeneration registry

Establishes a state frontotemporal degeneration registry; defines terms; requires every physician, nurse practitioner, nurse physician assistant and general hospital that diagnoses or is treating a patient diagnosed with an FTD disorder to give notice to the department; requires certain information to be confidential; sets forth the duties of the commissioner of health; requires the department of health to create and maintain a webpage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates FTD registry to enhance public health data collection, aiding disease tracking and future care improvements for neurological disorders.85% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 7617: Removes the prohibition on patient participation in multiple transplant programs in New York state

This bill removes a New York state law that previously prohibited transplant patients from being listed on waiting lists at multiple organ procurement organizations. It directly affects patients awaiting organ transplants who may now be eligible for placement on waiting lists at different facilities within New York. The key change eliminates the specific ban (previously in Public Health Law §4363) that prevented patients from having multiple listings simultaneously. This amendment updates organ allocation rules to allow patients to potentially access multiple transplant programs without violating state policy. The law took effect immediately upon signing on October 16, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves prohibition on multiple organ transplant listings, improving patient access to critical healthcare services by allowing simultaneous waiting list enrollment.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

vetoed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 8222: Relates to reimbursement rates for certain programs established by not-for-profit and public skilled nursing facilities in upstate New York nursing home regions

Authorizes the commissioner of health to approve certain reimbursement rates for certain programs established by not-for-profit and public skilled nursing facilities in upstate New York nursing home regions that are designed to work collaboratively on efforts to improve nursing home efficiency, staffing, and quality of care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes health commissioner to approve reimbursement rates for nursing facilities to improve efficiency, staffing, and quality of care, directly advancing healthcare service quality.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · New York · Senate Sep 26, 2025

S 6757: Relates to statewide opioid settlement agreements

Clarifies that certain provisions related to statewide opioid settlement agreements shall cover settlements and releases related to any entities involved in the prescription drug marketing, supply and payment chain that may have contributed to the opioid epidemic through illegal conduct.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies settlement scope to cover opioid epidemic contributors, enabling broader use of funds for public health programs (a healthcare topic).80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · New York · Assembly Sep 26, 2025

A 7906: Clarifies the provision of donate life registration to certain insured persons

Provides that every insurance policy delivered or issued for delivery in New York which provides major medical or similar comprehensive-type coverage shall provide space on any enrollment, renewal or initial online portal process forms so that the insured or applicant for insurance shall register or decline registration in the donate life registry.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to include organ donor registration on forms, facilitating public health organ donation efforts without restricting coverage.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7149: Extends the authorization for Chautauqua county to impose an additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Chautauqua County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Chautauqua County who pay sales taxes, as the county will continue collecting this tax during the extended period. The bill specifies that 3/20th of the tax revenue must be allocated to local municipalities based on population, while the remainder funds county Medicaid expenses, road projects, capital improvements, and debt repayment. This is a procedural extension of an existing tax authorization, not a new tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county sales tax authority to fund Medicaid, roads, and debt repayment, directly allocating revenue to public services per Budget & Taxes topic indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates tax revenue to county Medicaid expenses, directly funding healthcare services as specified in the summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates tax revenue to 'road projects' as specified in summary, directly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance and development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent