Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 8875: Directs the director of the office of the aging to establish a caregiver crisis hotline

Directs the director of the office of the aging to establish a caregiver crisis hotline to provide emotional support resources for informal caregivers of a person in need of assistance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes caregiver crisis hotline for emotional support, directly advancing mental health services for caregivers within healthcare support systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 9045: Enacts the "public health resilience, early-warning, and planning (PREP) act"

Enacts the "public health resilience, early-warning, and planning (PREP) act"; requires the commissioner of health to establish and maintain within the department a public health resilience, early-warning, and planning framework to identify, assess, and prepare for public health threats that may affect the residents of the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates public health threat preparedness framework, strengthening state public health infrastructure and response capabilities per PREP Act requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9587: Establishes a caregiver tax credit and a family caregiver reimbursement program

Establishes a caregiver tax credit of up to six thousand dollars and a family caregiver reimbursement program to offset out-of-pocket spending by family caregivers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit (reducing tax burden) and reimbursement program (government spending), providing tax relief and funding essential caregiver support, aligning with tax relief and program funding indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax credit/reimbursement to offset family caregivers' out-of-pocket costs, directly supporting healthcare access and reducing financial barriers for care recipients.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8668: Enacts the "protection, respect, inclusion, dignity, and equality (PRIDE) care act"

Establishes a home care services bill of rights for patients of home care services agencies and certified home health agencies; requires training for staff and contractors of such agencies to eliminate certain discriminations; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes home care patient rights and mandates anti-discrimination staff training, directly protecting patient dignity and equality in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9378: Provides expanded enrollment through New York state of health through tax returns, and allowing for first-time enrollees to enroll at any time

Provides expanded enrollment through New York state of health through tax returns, and allows for enrollment through the New York state of health at any time for first-time enrollees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands health insurance access by enabling year-round enrollment via tax returns, directly improving patient access and aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 8635: Relates to establishing a special needs assisted living demonstration program

Establishes a special needs assisted living demonstration program to authorize up to three assisted living programs throughout the state to serve individuals with special needs, including, but not limited to, individuals with dementia or cognitive impairments.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes assisted living programs for special needs (e.g., dementia), expanding access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations through new state-funded demonstration programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 10094: Enacts the "licensure incentives and fee-support for testing (LIFT) act"

Enacts the "licensure incentives and fee-support for testing (LIFT) act"; establishes the social work licensure examination voucher program to provide low-income individuals vouchers to cover the cost of the examination required for licensure as a licensed master social worker or licensed clinical social worker.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides vouchers for social work licensure exams, supporting mental health workforce development by reducing financial barriers for low-income individuals seeking healthcare provider roles.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides financial assistance (vouchers) to low-income individuals seeking social work licensure, advancing employment opportunities in regulated professions by reducing entry barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Professional Licensing

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passed · New York · Senate Jan 21, 2026

J 1400: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 18-24, 2026, as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week in the State of New York

This Senate resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim October 18-24, 2026, as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week in New York. It highlights that male breast cancer accounts for less than 1% of breast cancer cases but has a higher mortality rate than in women due to delayed symptom recognition and lower awareness. The resolution encourages health care providers and community organizations to use this week for educational outreach about symptoms, risk factors, and early detection to improve outcomes for men.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePromotes public health education for male breast cancer awareness, encouraging early detection and provider outreach to improve health outcomes, aligning with healthcare improvement goals.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8737: Establishes a temporary practice authorization program for certain nurses

Establishes a temporary practice authorization program for retired registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to practice in the facility they previously worked to provide supplemental staffing support.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables retired nurses to provide supplemental staffing, directly improving healthcare access and addressing facility staffing shortages in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10060: Authorizes high schools to include opioid overdose prevention and non-intravenous opioid antagonist administration as part of required health education courses

Authorizes high schools to include opioid overdose prevention and non-intravenous opioid antagonist administration as optional part of required health education courses; authorizes certain students to administer non-intravenous opioid antagonists.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes adding opioid prevention to required health curriculum, enhancing student education content and access to critical health knowledge.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes opioid overdose prevention education and student administration of antagonists, directly enhancing public health response and patient access to life-saving interventions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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