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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1720: Establishes patient safety and quality assurance measures regarding the distribution of patient-specific medication from an insurer-designated pharmacy

Establishes patient safety and quality assurance measures regarding the distribution of patient-specific medication from an insurer-designated pharmacy; prohibits certain "brown bagging" and "white bagging" policies regarding pharmacy provided medications.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes patient safety measures for medication distribution and prohibits policies that could compromise safety, aligning with protecting patient rights and quality healthcare access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1970: Sets forth notification requirements on abortions performed on minors

Requires parental notice prior to the performance of an abortion upon an unemancipated minor; defines unemancipated minor as person less than eighteen years of age; allows for waiver of such notice in limited instances; establishes circumstances and procedures for proceedings to obtain an order waiving such parental notification.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRequires parental notice for minors' abortions, restricting access to reproductive healthcare services per bill's notification mandate and waiver limitations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7984: Relates to exemptions from the recipient restriction program

Exempts any covered substance use disorder and mental health treatment services and all FDA approved medications for the treatment of substance use disorder, HIV, hepatitis C and mental health conditions, from all recipient restriction program coverage and payment restrictions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts opioid treatment services (methadone/buprenorphine) from coverage restrictions, improving access to essential healthcare services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1987: Requires hospitals to provide medically supervised detoxification services

Requires hospitals to provide medically supervised detoxification services to all patients requiring such services; provides, that if the hospital is at ninety percent capacity or greater, such hospital shall connect the patient to an alternative facility within such patient's network to access such medically supervised detoxification services without any increased risk to the health or life of the patient.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates hospitals provide medically supervised detox services, directly improving patient access to critical healthcare without restrictions or limitations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6029: Requires the health equity council to issue mandates related to the treatment of sickle cell disease

Requires the health equity council to issue mandates related to the treatment of sickle cell disease; requires the commissioner of health to adhere to and act upon the recommendations and mandates of the health equity council.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires health equity council mandates for sickle cell disease treatment, improving targeted care access and aligning with health equity goals.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 16, 2026

A 6924: Ensures fairness in organ donations to persons with physical or mental disabilities

Bill A 6924, titled "Ensures fairness in organ donations to persons with physical or mental disabilities," prohibits hospitals, transplant centers, and other healthcare providers from denying organ transplants or related services based solely on a person's disability. It requires covered entities to consider existing support networks (like family or Medicaid-funded home care) and make reasonable policy adjustments - such as providing accessible communication or involving designated support persons - so individuals with disabilities can meet post-transplant medical requirements. The law explicitly bans discrimination in referral, waiting list placement, or insurance coverage for transplant-related care, while allowing medical decisions based on individualized health assessments. It aligns with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applies to all New York residents needing organ transplants.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits denial of organ transplants based on disability, ensuring equitable access to healthcare services for disabled patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 500: Establishes a generic drug research and development laboratory and production facility and the empire state biosimilar insulin initiative

Establishes a generic drug research and development laboratory and production facility to manufacture generic prescription drugs in the state and the empire state biosimilar insulin initiative, which will develop generic forms of the three most widely used forms of insulin.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates generic drug R&D lab and biosimilar insulin initiative to increase affordable access to essential medications, directly improving patient access and reducing costs for critical treatments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1327: 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 JusticeBill enables mental health diversion from jail, aligning with reform goals to reduce unnecessary incarceration and protect civil rights.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables mental health treatment access via non-monetary bail, supporting mental health services by removing financial barriers to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Public Health

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passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 3838: Requires medical records to be made available to patients in an electronic format through a web portal

Requires medical records to be made available to patients in an electronic format through a web portal and in a format that allows patients to save records to their own device; requires electronic medical records systems to give qualified persons access to records in a single, secure format and to establish policies and procedures to endure confidentiality.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates electronic patient access to medical records, improving transparency and patient control over health data, aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires secure electronic medical records access with confidentiality policies, enhancing data privacy protections in healthcare technology systems.95% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 3188: Limits physician charges for missed appointments by patients

Relates to physician charges for missed appointments by patients; bars physicians from charging fees if a patient arrives on time for appointment but was not seen; requires written policy about missed appointments be prominently posted in patient waiting room and included in bills mailed to patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBars physicians from charging patients for missed appointments when they arrived on time, protecting patient rights and preventing unfair fees in healthcare billing practices.90% confidence

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