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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

J 1549: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 10, 2026, as Mental Health Day in the State of New York

This Senate Resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in New York State. It highlights the importance of early detection through annual dental screenings, noting that oral cancer often has no symptoms but has high survival rates when caught early. The resolution emphasizes rising risks for certain groups, including African-Americans and women, due to factors like HPV-16 exposure and disparities in survival rates. The proclamation aims to boost public awareness and encourage routine screenings without creating new laws or funding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes oral cancer awareness and early detection through dental screenings, a preventive healthcare initiative aligned with public health goals to improve outcomes and address disparities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 27, 2026

S 9323: Establishes pediatric palliative care centers

Enacts the "pediatric palliative care act" to establish pediatric palliative care centers to provide palliative care to individuals who are under twenty-one years of age, have been diagnosed with a chronic, complex, life-threatening illness that is expected to shorten their life expectancy, and is not expected to survive past twenty-one years of age.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes pediatric palliative care centers, expanding access to specialized health services for terminally ill children under 21, directly advancing patient care access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 9205: Relates to requirements for the appointment of a guardian for personal needs or property management

Provides for requirements for the appointment of a guardian for personal needs or property management; requires financial institutions to provide all necessary bank statements for a Medicaid application to a requesting department of social services within thirty days of having received such request.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires financial institutions to provide Medicaid application documents within 30 days, streamlining access to healthcare coverage85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 20, 2026

A 10333: Relates to the maximum hours for home care aides

This bill sets a 12-hour maximum for consecutive home care aide shifts, requiring explicit employee consent for any work exceeding this limit. It directly affects home care aides (including personal care attendants and home health aides) and their employers, covering all work arrangements like direct employment or agency staffing. Key provisions include prohibiting mandatory overtime without express consent, banning retaliation for refusing overtime, and allowing limited exceptions only during true emergencies after exhausting all staffing options. Employers violating these rules face civil lawsuits, penalties, and mandatory compensation for affected aides.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects home care aides' working conditions, preventing burnout and ensuring quality patient care in healthcare delivery.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSets 12-hour max shift limit with consent requirement, prohibits mandatory overtime and retaliation - directly protects home care aides' workplace safety and rights95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 9185: Establishes further procedures for assisted outpatient treatment

Establishes further procedures for assisted outpatient treatment and community adherence plans prior to a person being discharged from the plan; requires the office of mental health track data on assisted outpatient treatment orders; requires the commissioner of mental health create standardized forms for assisted outpatient discharge.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates procedures for mental health outpatient treatment, requires data tracking, and standardizes discharge forms to improve service continuity and adherence for mental health care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10149: Provides a heart disease presumption for certain members employed as probation officers

Provides a heart disease presumption for members employed as a probation officer, supervising probation officer or probation officer trainee of a department of probation in a city with a population of one million or more.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates presumption for heart disease in probation officers, enabling access to workers' comp benefits. Supports insurance coverage for work-related health conditions.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 10274: Establishes the adult care facility voucher demonstration program

Establishes the adult care facility voucher demonstration program for persons with dementia, Alzheimer's diagnosis, or other cognitive impairments to provide a sliding-scale subsidy for adult care facility residents who are at risk of losing nursing home care due to depleted resources and to individuals who are not eligible for Medicaid or supplemental security income, but in need of adult day care services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides sliding-scale subsidies for dementia/Alzheimer's care via voucher program, expanding access for non-Medicaid eligible individuals needing adult day care services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9275: Requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care regardless of federal funding; prohibits discriminatory practices by health care entities and insurers; relates to coverage for treatment for gender dysphoria

Requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care regardless of federal funding; prohibits discriminatory practices by health care entities including hospitals, certain professionals, and insurers; requires insurance coverage for services or treatments for gender dysphoria or gender incongruence.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care, expands access to transgender healthcare services, prohibits discrimination in coverage and insurance practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 18, 2026

S 9230: Provides insurance coverage for perimenopausal and menopausal care and treatment

This bill requires all health insurance policies covering hospital, surgical, or medical care to include coverage for perimenopausal and menopausal care and treatment. It specifically mandates coverage for symptoms like hot flashes, bone loss, vaginal issues, and sleep disruption, as defined by the law. The coverage applies to women receiving care from licensed providers and may still include standard deductibles or coinsurance. This directly affects women enrolled in qualifying health insurance plans across New York. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, for new or renewed policies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for perimenopausal/menopausal care, expanding benefits for women's health services95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 9123: Relates to extending the duration of limited permits to practice licensed clinical social work and licensed master social work

Extends the duration of limited permits to practice licensed clinical social work and use the title licensed clinical social worker, or practice licensed master social work and use the title licensed master social worker from twelve to twenty-four months with the ability to be renewed for up to two additional one-year periods.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends permits for clinical social workers, enabling longer practice and improving access to mental health services.85% confidence

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