Healthcare (Children's Health)

passed · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

K 1332: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 2026, as Children's Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate August 2026 as Children's Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about eye conditions, specifically highlighting anterior uveitis, which can lead to vision loss if not treated. By establishing this awareness month, the legislature intends to encourage families to seek regular eye checkups and learn about symptoms like blurred vision and light sensitivity. The bill is a commemorative action that does not create new laws or funding but serves to focus attention on pediatric eye health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes public awareness of children's eye health, encouraging checkups and early detection to prevent vision loss.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 10279: Relates to the publication of immunization information

Relates to the publication of immunization information; requires schools to provide immunization information to the commissioner of health; requires the department of health to make immunization information, including rates of immunization, available on its website.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates publication of immunization data and rates, enhancing public health transparency and access to critical health information.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 10208: Relates to insurance coverage for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome

This bill requires health insurance plans to cover rehabilitation treatment for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Coverage is available when a patient's doctor provides a written certification confirming that the treatment is medically necessary. The legislation applies to all health plans and insurance issuers offering group coverage, ensuring that affected children can access these specific services. The law defines the medical condition by referencing existing definitions in the state's public health code.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for pediatric neuropsychiatric syndrome rehabilitation, expanding access to essential healthcare services.95% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly May 7, 2026

K 1305: Recognizing October 9, 2026, as PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day in the State of New York

This bill designates October 9, 2026, as PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day in New York State to raise public understanding of these pediatric conditions. It directly affects children with Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections, as well as their families and healthcare providers. The measure serves as a symbolic recognition to honor the resilience of affected children and to encourage support for research and education regarding these illnesses. By pausing legislative business on this date, the assembly aims to highlight the importance of early diagnosis and evidence-based treatment for these complex disorders.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises public awareness of pediatric conditions, encouraging support for research and improving understanding of healthcare needs.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 10228: Relates to the date of enrollment in the child health insurance plan program; repealer

Eliminates the prospective enrollment waiting period for children under the age of nineteen enrolling in the child health insurance plan program by enrolling a child retroactively to the first day of the month in which they are approved for coverage under such program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes enrollment waiting periods for children, expanding access to health insurance coverage.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 10135: Enacts the "keep kids covered act" to provide automatic continuous enrollment in medical assistance and child health plus for certain children through age five

The Keep Kids Covered Act requires children under the age of six to remain continuously enrolled in medical assistance and Child Health Plus, even if their family's income changes or they were previously determined ineligible. To support this, the bill mandates the creation of an automated system to prevent interruptions in coverage and instructs local social services to educate families about these extended benefits. The law also clarifies that children who lose eligibility due to aging out of a specific program will retain coverage until their sixth birthday, provided they meet other federal requirements. Additionally, the commissioner of health is tasked with seeking necessary waivers to ensure the state receives federal funding for these extended benefits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands health coverage for children under six by ensuring continuous enrollment and preventing interruptions due to income changes.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10488: Relates to retroactive enrollment in child health insurance plans

Permits coverage under Child Health Plus to take effect retroactively to the first day of the month in which the application was submitted for children who meet the eligibility criteria, provided that the applicant for insurance submits a completed and signed application and required information and documentation within sixty days of the child's birth.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands health coverage by allowing retroactive enrollment in child health insurance, improving access to healthcare for eligible children.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10569: Establishes a demonstration program for pediatric palliative care centers

Enacts the "pediatric palliative care center act" to establish a demonstration program for pediatric palliative care centers for up to five not-for-profits to provide palliative care to individuals who are under twenty-one years of age, have been diagnosed with a chronic, complex, life-threatening illness that is expected to shorten their life expectancy, and is not expected to survive past twenty-one years of age; authorizes the establishment or approval of a rate methodology.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes pediatric palliative care centers to improve access to specialized care for children with life-threatening illnesses, directly advancing healthcare services.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 9404: Establishes prescribed pediatric extended care centers

Directs the department of health to establish and administer a program for the certification, operation, and oversight of two prescribed pediatric extended care centers to provide supportive services to medically stable and medically complex children who require continual care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes pediatric extended care centers to provide supportive services to medically complex children, directly advancing healthcare access and services.90% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly May 15, 2026

A 10711: Relates to immunization vaccines for children

Requires the administration of certain vaccines for children in accordance with regulations issued by the commissioner, utilizing generally accepted medical standards and based on recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and/or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations; removes certain requirements for vaccines to be administered under federal guidance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates child immunizations based on medical standards and professional recommendations, strengthening public health and healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health