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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9711: Relates to medical debt

Prohibits money judgments arising from non-payment of facility items and services by a patient or patient guarantor that is brought by a facility; prohibits the enforcement of arbitration agreements or clauses with respect to non-payment of facility items and services by a patient or patient guarantor; relates to the collection of medical debt; requires transparency in hospital pricing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by prohibiting money judgments and enforcing arbitration for medical debt, reducing financial barriers to care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10009: Prohibits adverse employment action where an employee renders first aid or emergency treatment

Prohibits adverse employment action where an employee renders first aid or emergency treatment unless it is established that such employee was grossly negligent in providing such first aid or emergency treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare workers from employment retaliation when providing first aid, thereby supporting medical professionals and patient safety.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers from retaliation when providing first aid, strengthening workplace safety and employee rights.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9651: Relates to utilization review program standards and pre-authorization for certain health care services

Relates to utilization review program standards; requires use of evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria; relates to prescription drug formulary changes and pre-authorization for certain health care services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates evidence-based and peer-reviewed criteria for utilization review, improving care quality and protecting patient rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 27, 2026

K 1204: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026, as Early Intervention Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill requests that Governor Kathy Hochul issue a proclamation designating September 2026 as Early Intervention Awareness Month in New York. It seeks to highlight the availability of services for infants and toddlers under age three who have developmental delays or disabilities. The resolution does not alter existing laws or funding but directs the Governor to acknowledge the importance of these early childhood support programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes early childhood development services, which are foundational to K-12 educational success and student readiness.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes early intervention services for infants with developmental delays, enhancing access to critical health support programs.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 9, 2026

S 9868: Establishes a work group to set reimbursement rates for doulas in the state Medicaid program and address other criteria related to their practice

Establishes a 14 member doula Medicaid reimbursement work group within the department of health to set reimbursement rates for doulas in the state Medicaid program and address other criteria related to their practice; requires the work group to conduct a study and evaluate the costs, benefits and issues that may be associated with Medicaid reimbursement for doulas and for providing doula care to Medicaid recipients; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a work group to set reimbursement rates for doulas in Medicaid, expanding access to supportive care services and strengthening the healthcare system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10943: Requires insurers to deposit certain funds into the reproductive health care access fund; and establishes the reproductive health care access fund

Requires insurance companies to deposit a certain percentage of premiums collected but not paid out in prior years for abortion care to the reproductive health care access fund for use for grants under the reproductive freedom and equity grant program; establishes the reproductive health care access fund; relates to the use of funds under the reproductive freedom and equity grant program; directs the governor to provide for funding in the state budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new fund and directs the governor to provide funding in the state budget, directly advancing fiscal management and appropriations for a specific program.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a fund to support reproductive health care access and grants, directly advancing healthcare services and patient rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 9985: Enhances transparency in the prescription drug supply chain

Enacts the "foreign drug transparency act" to provide information on the origin, manufacture and distribution of prescription drugs; requires a pharmacy benefit manager to maintain, and make available to pharmacies, health plans, and patients upon request, supply chain information for prescription drugs covered under its network.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances transparency in the prescription drug supply chain, improving patient access to information and protecting patient rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11123: Requires small businesses to have and maintain a first aid kit on the premises of the business at all times

Requires small businesses to have and maintain a first aid kit on the premises of the business at all times and to store such kits in an accessible location and to make such kits available for use by any person who enters the premises of the business.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates first aid kits, improving immediate access to basic medical supplies and safety for business premises.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9897: Requires general hospitals and nursing homes to offer free notarial services to patients

Requires general hospitals and nursing homes to offer free notarial services to patients; requires an employee of such general hospital or nursing home who is a notary public to be present from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on business days.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to essential services by mandating free notarial services at healthcare facilities.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 9668: Establishes the office of global public health and international cooperation within the department of health

Establishes the office of global public health and international cooperation within the department of health to coordinate cooperation with international public health institutions for purposes related to public health; requires such office to submit an annual global health risk and preparedness report to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly and the chairs of the senate and assembly health committees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a new office to coordinate global public health cooperation and requires reporting on health risks, directly strengthening public health infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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