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passed · New York · Assembly May 4, 2026

A 11023: Relates to the powers of the head of the office of mental health and the head of the office for people with developmental disabilities to promulgate rules regarding communications needs of non-English speakers

Relates to the powers of the head of the office of mental health and the head of the office for people with developmental disabilities to promulgate rules regarding communications needs of non-English speakers seeking or receiving services; includes the provision of language services and documents in English and the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by individuals in New York State based on United States census data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates language services and documents for non-English speakers, improving patient access to mental health and developmental disability services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9709: Relates to requiring all insurance policies and medical assistance to provide coverage for medically necessary hearing aids for children under 16 years of age

Enacts "Isabella's law" to require all health insurance policies and medical assistance to provide insurance coverage for the cost of medically necessary hearing aids for children under the age of 16.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for medically necessary hearing aids for children, expanding access to essential healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 23, 2026

S 10030: Relates to eligibility for accidental disability benefits under the heart bill

Allows a one-year window for application for a disability retirement for members of the New York state and local employees' retirement system or the New York state and local police and fire retirement system who retired from service on or after January 1, 2021 due to heart disease; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends eligibility for disability retirement benefits for heart disease, protecting access to financial support for affected healthcare workers.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands disability retirement benefits for public safety workers with heart disease, strengthening worker protections and benefits.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

K 1124: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate April 2026 as Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. The legislation is sponsored by Assembly member Jensen and highlights the work of the nonprofit 13thirty Cancer Connect, which supports young cancer patients through wellness and social programs. By passing this resolution, the state legislature formally recognizes the unique challenges faced by teens and young adults with cancer and encourages greater public awareness of their needs. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to honor these patients and promote education about their condition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes public awareness of adolescent cancer challenges, indirectly supporting patient advocacy and health education initiatives.75% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 9664: Establishes the New York state rural ambulance services task force

Establishes the New York state rural ambulance services task force to conduct annual studies on the availability of ambulance services in rural areas and to make recommendations upon the findings of such studies; requires the department of health to submit an annual report detailing the findings of such studies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a task force to study and improve rural ambulance access, directly enhancing patient care availability.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 10842: Directs the department of health to establish an alternative payment methodology (APM) for Federally Qualified Health Centers to preserve and improve patient access to fertility care

Directs the department of health to establish an alternative payment methodology (APM) for federally qualified health centers to preserve and improve patient access to fertility care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes an alternative payment methodology to preserve and improve patient access to fertility care at Federally Qualified Health Centers.95% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

K 1155: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 19-25, 2026, as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week in the State of New York

This bill requests that New York Governor Kathy Hochul issue a proclamation designating April 19-25, 2026, as Abusive Head Trauma and Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week. The resolution does not change existing laws or allocate funds but serves to formally recognize the importance of child safety awareness during that specific period. It directs the Governor to acknowledge the ongoing efforts to educate parents and caregivers about preventing inflicted head trauma in infants.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes awareness of Abusive Head Trauma, supporting public health education and child safety initiatives.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9858: Amends the definition of mental health care provider for purposes of sex offenses

Amends the definition of mental health care provider for purposes of sex offenses to include persons who are, or are required to be, licensed or registered or holds themselves out to be licensed or registered, or provides services as if they were licensed or registered as a physician, psychologist, professional nurse, clinical social worker, master social worker under the supervision of a physician, psychologist or licensed clinical social worker, licensed mental health counselor or a licensed marriage and family therapist.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands the definition of mental health care providers to include unlicensed individuals posing as professionals, thereby strengthening protections for patients and clarifying accountability in mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 24, 2026

S 10056: Relates to the eligible credentials of faculty members in a program of studies leading to a certificate in psychoanalysis

Provides that licensure as a licensed psychoanalyst or as a licensed clinical social worker with a certificate in psychoanalysis shall fully satisfy the educational requirement necessary to serve as a faculty member of a program of studies in a psychoanalytic institute leading to a certificate in psychoanalysis.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes educational barriers for psychoanalysts, expanding access to mental health services and faculty qualifications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9657: Relates to reporting convictions of certain persons subject to the office of professional medical conduct

Requires the prosecutor to report convictions of certain persons subject to the office of professional medical conduct to the court after conviction and prior to sentencing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates reporting of medical professionals' convictions to protect patient safety and maintain trust in healthcare services.85% confidence

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