Healthcare (Public Health)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2025

A 2698: Establishes an awareness campaign on the use of hormone replacement therapy in treating the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause

This bill establishes a state-run awareness campaign about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for treating perimenopause and menopause symptoms. It directly targets women experiencing these symptoms by requiring the campaign to cover HRT benefits, risks, available types, associated health concerns, and current medical recommendations. The campaign must be developed under public health law, with specific content mandated in the bill text. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment, authorizing necessary rule changes to implement it.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates state awareness campaign on HRT benefits/risks to improve patient access to information about medical treatments95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1118: Relates to increasing monetary penalties for public health law violations

This bill increases fines for violating public health laws. It raises penalties for nursing home and hospital operators from $3,000 to $5,000 per violation, with repeat offenses or violations causing harm now carrying up to $10,000 or $20,000 fines. Excess fines collected beyond $2,000 per violation go to a patient safety center, while nursing home fines over $10,000 fund quality improvement programs for nursing homes. The changes apply directly to healthcare facilities and their operators under New York's public health and social services laws.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases penalties for healthcare facility violations, directs excess fines to patient safety center and quality programs, strengthening enforcement and patient protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1868: Provides for the authority of the department of health to engage in or support research on the health effects of artificial night light

This bill authorizes New York's Department of Health to conduct or fund research on how artificial night light affects human health, including potential links to increased breast cancer risk through melatonin suppression. It directly affects the Department of Health, giving it new authority to pursue this research within existing state and external funding. The key provision adds a specific research mandate to the Public Health Law, requiring the department to study health impacts using available funds from state, public, or private sources. The bill does not create new spending or change existing regulations, only expanding the department's research scope.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes NY Dept. of Health to research artificial light's health impacts, advancing public health knowledge and potential policy improvements through mandated research funding.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7577: Requires the establishment of workplace violence prevention plans for certain health care facilities

Requires the establishment of workplace violence prevention plans for health care facilities licensed under article 28 of the public health law; requires such plans to be updated annually and to include safety and security assessments and policies to address and reduce risks identified in the assessment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates safety plans for healthcare facilities to prevent workplace violence, protecting staff and ensuring safe service delivery within healthcare settings.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires safety plans and risk assessments for healthcare workers, directly improving workplace safety standards under Labor & Employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3526: Provides for the licensure of lactation consultants and the establishment of a lactation consultant licensing board

This bill creates a licensing requirement for lactation consultants in New York State, establishing a new "lactation consultant licensing board" to oversee the profession. It defines the "practice of lactation consultation" as evaluating and managing breastfeeding issues, providing preventive care, and collaborating with other healthcare providers - services directly affecting families seeking infant feeding support. To practice, individuals must obtain a license through this board, which will be composed of seven licensed consultants (with specific experience requirements) and one public member. The law aims to protect public health by ensuring consultants meet standardized education and experience criteria before providing clinical care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates licensing board for lactation consultants, standardizing a healthcare service directly impacting maternal/infant health access and quality.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Primary Care Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2454: Relates to review of projects affecting the availability of maternity services

Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospital changes to maternity services to undergo review, ensuring continued availability of perinatal care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2705: Relates to the amount of state aid reimbursement for public health services by a municipality in the city of New York

Relates to the amount of state aid reimbursement for public health services by a municipality in the city of New York when the municipality is providing some or all of certain identified core public health services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill specifies state aid reimbursement amounts for core public health services, ensuring municipalities receive funding to maintain these services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7729: Requires immunization against rotavirus for certain children

Bill S 7729 requires children attending public, private, or parochial schools in the state to receive age-appropriate immunization against rotavirus. This bill amends the public health law to add rotavirus to the list of mandatory immunizations for children between two months and eighteen years old. Parents or guardians are responsible for ensuring their children receive this vaccine from a health practitioner. Schools are prohibited from admitting or allowing children to attend for more than fourteen days without proof of this and other required immunizations. If parents cannot afford a private health practitioner, the immunization can be administered free of charge by a county health officer.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates rotavirus immunization for school-aged children, strengthening public health prevention through mandatory vaccination under public health law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3262: Relates to funding early intervention services

This bill (A 3262) increases state funding for early intervention services by 11% for the 2025 fiscal year. It directly affects programs providing early support for children with developmental delays or disabilities, which rely on state budget allocations. The key provision amends the public health law to set the 2025 funding level at 11% above the 2022 amount ($40 million). This creates a concrete, measurable funding increase for these services without changing program eligibility or structure. The change takes effect immediately, with the funding adjustment tied to the 2025 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state funding for public services (early intervention) by 11% via budget allocation, directly advancing fiscal support for essential programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases state funding for early intervention services by 11% under public health law, directly advancing healthcare access for children with developmental delays.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3928: Relates to the releasing of individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness; repealer

Relates to releasing individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness which is likely to result in harm to such individual or others.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables mental health diversion from bail system, aligning with reform goals to reduce incarceration for mental health issues.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables mental health access by allowing non-monetary bail for screenings/hospitalization, improving patient access to mental health services per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Public Health

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