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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5275: Requires patient's health home to use the adverse childhood experience questionnaire in assessing the patient's health risks

Requires home health care professionals to use the adverse childhood experience questionnaire in assessing the patient's health risks; makes Medicaid reimbursement of primary care providers contingent upon such use; requires the department of social services to report to the senate and assembly health committees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates ACE questionnaire use in health assessments, ties Medicaid reimbursement to compliance, enhancing preventive care and risk identification for trauma-informed healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Primary Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9247: Prohibits the release of personal medical records or information without a warrant or express written authorization of the individual

Prohibits the release of personal medical records or information without a warrant or express written authorization of the individual; prohibits the condition of the consent of release for an application for a firearms license.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient medical privacy by requiring warrants/consent for record release, directly advancing patient rights in healthcare data management.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6085: Establishes a peer support services program for transgender and non-binary individuals

Establishes a regional or county-based peer support services program for transgender and non-binary individuals that provides support services including but not limited to, peer counseling for mental illness including alcohol and substance abuse counseling, family support services, domestic violence, mental health and physical health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes peer support program with mental/physical health services, directly advancing healthcare access for transgender/non-binary individuals through funded counseling and support services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 580: Allows a notice of dense breast tissue to be determination of medical necessity for coverage of a breast ultrasound

Allows a notice of dense breast tissue to be considered a determination of medical necessity for purposes of coverage of breast ultrasounds as recommended by a provider of mammography services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands insurance coverage for breast ultrasounds by treating dense breast tissue notices as medical necessity, improving patient access to preventive care.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5099: Relates to tuition scholarship award programs for certain resident and non-resident medical students

Relates to tuition scholarship award programs for certain resident and non-resident medical students attending approved medical programs on a full-time basis.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates tuition scholarship programs for medical students, expanding access to higher education through direct funding. Directly supports higher education as defined in the topic.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds medical education to increase healthcare workforce, supporting medical professionals as part of healthcare infrastructure92% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7040: Relates to health care and wellness education and outreach programs for preventing sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes

Relates to health care and wellness education and outreach programs for preventing sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes including recommending evidenced-based best practices for health certificates required pursuant to the education law, screening exams required for participation in interscholastic athletics, and information for students and their parents and guardians regarding sudden cardiac arrest.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates health education and outreach for student athletes, enhancing school wellness programs and safety protocols within K-12 educational settings.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health education and outreach programs to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in student athletes, advancing public health initiatives through evidence-based practices and parental information, directly strengthening preventive healthcare ...95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1023: Requires the provision of video communication devices to certain patients during any time when visitor access is limited

Requires video communication devices for patients or residents in nursing homes, hospitals or facilities providing health related services when visitor access is limited; requires that as part of a disaster preparedness plan that nursing homes, adult homes, enriched housing programs, and assisted living facilities provide video communication devices to patients for use when visitor access is limited, including, but not limited to during a designated state of emergency or a state disaster emergency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires video devices for patient communication during visitor restrictions in healthcare facilities, improving access and patient well-being during emergencies.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5991: Requires the office of mental health, the office of addiction services and supports and the department of education to create a behavioral health website

Requires the office of mental health, office of addiction services and supports and the department of education to create a behavioral health website which shall provide information on various behavioral health issues such as depression, eating disorders, anxiety, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires creation of behavioral health website with mental health resources, directly supporting access to mental health information and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1940: Requires enhanced federal medical assistance percentage funds be directly shared with the counties and the city of New York

Requires enhanced federal medical assistance percentage funds be directly shared with the counties and the city of New York; requires the comptroller examine and audit all funds received from the enhanced federal medical assistance percentage and the distributions made to counties and the city of New York.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects federal medical funds to counties/NYC for healthcare services, strengthening public program funding and fiscal accountability through required audits.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects federal medical assistance funds to local counties and NYC, ensuring healthcare funding reaches communities without state intermediaries, strengthening local healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6042: Establishes the aging in place task force, and provides for its powers and duties

S 6042 establishes a 14-member Aging in Place Task Force within the Office for the Aging to study state policies supporting seniors staying in their homes. The task force will examine infrastructure, zoning, nutrition programs, fraud protections, home medical care, tax incentives, and insurance options, then report findings to the governor and legislature by January 1, 2028. It includes state agency officials, legislative committee chairs, and gubernatorial appointments, with no compensation for members. The bill directs the task force to identify actionable policy changes but does not enact new laws itself.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExamines home medical care and insurance options to support seniors' healthcare access through policy studies, aligning with improving patient access and coverage.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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