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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 8380: Requires covered entities report to the department of health regarding certain 340B drug discounts

Requires covered entities report to the department of health regarding certain 340B drug discounts and what percentage of patients benefit from such discounts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires transparency in 340B drug discounts to verify patient access and program effectiveness, aligning with healthcare support indicators like improved patient access and accountability.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 6, 2025

K 700: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 8, 2025, as Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Day in the State of New York

This resolution asks Governor Hochul to officially designate November 8, 2025, as "Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to increase public awareness about lung cancer screening. The resolution highlights that lung cancer is New York's leading cause of cancer deaths and emphasizes the importance of early detection through low-dose CT scans for high-risk individuals. Its primary effect is symbolic, encouraging broader education about screening options.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePromotes public health awareness for lung cancer screening, aligning with healthcare education goals without policy changes or funding.65% confidence

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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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1570: Permits any child who is at least fourteen years of age to have administered to himself or herself certain immunizations required or recommended by law

Permits any child who is at least fourteen years of age to have administered to themself, regardless of parental consent, certain immunizations required or recommended by law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows minors 14+ to self-administer required immunizations, improving access to public health services without parental consent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1321: Includes nurse practitioners as a provider of services for purposes of collaborative drug therapy management and makes the authorization for pharmacists to perform such management permanent

Includes nurse practitioners as a provider of services for purposes of collaborative drug therapy management; makes the authorization for pharmacists to perform such management permanent.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands provider roles for drug therapy management, improving patient access to care through nurse practitioners and pharmacists.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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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 8500: Clarifies that the New York state health insurance program remains subject to certain provisions of the financial services law

Clarifies that the New York state health insurance program remains subject to certain provisions of the financial services law and coverage for usual and customary costs for out-of-network health care service.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies coverage for out-of-network services at usual costs, maintaining patient access and preventing coverage restrictions under financial services law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 11: Requires disclosure of information concerning non-invasive prenatal screening for chromosomal abnormalities

Requires disclosure of information concerning non-invasive prenatal screening for chromosomal abnormalities including the benefits and limitations of non-invasive prenatal testing, the difference between non-invasive prenatal testing and prenatal diagnostic testing, and current recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, and the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires disclosure of prenatal screening info to patients, aligning with patient rights and informed healthcare decisions per ACOG/ACMG guidelines.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1727: Establishes a social worker pilot program

Authorizes the commissioner of mental health to establish up to three, three-year pilot programs in community behavioral health organizations for the purposes of creating social worker pilot programs to support the ongoing retention and recruitment of licensed clinical social workers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates pilot programs to retain/recruit clinical social workers in mental health settings, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates pilot programs to support social worker retention/recruitment, advancing employment standards for a specific profession within behavioral health organizations.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 1616: Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers

Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers at no less than one hundred percent of the medical assistance durable medical equipment and complex rehabilitation technology fee schedule for the same service or item.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicaid MCOs to reimburse durable medical equipment providers at 100% of fee schedule, ensuring fair payment and improving patient access to essential equipment.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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