Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 690: Enacts the "donor conceived person protection act"

Enacts the "donor-conceived person protection act" to ensure that reproductive tissue banks, licensed by the department of health, collect and verify medical information from any donor it procures reproductive tissue from and to disseminate such information to a recipient before a recipient purchases or otherwise receives such tissue, and to donor-conceived persons, if any, when such persons turn eighteen years of age or earlier upon consent of the recipient parent or guardian; defines terms.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates disclosure of donor medical history to recipients and donor-conceived persons, protecting patient rights in reproductive healthcare by ensuring informed decisions about health risks.85% confidence

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 6484: Relates to copayment and coinsurance charged for physical and occupational therapy services

Provides that any copayment or coinsurance amount charged by an insurer to the insured for services rendered by a physical therapist or an occupational therapist shall not be more than twenty-five percent greater than the copayment or coinsurance amount imposed for an office visit to a licensed primary care physician or osteopath for the same or a similar diagnosed condition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps copayments for PT/OT at 25% above primary care rates, reducing patient cost barriers for essential therapies and improving access to covered services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 977: Allows withdrawals from family tuition accounts to pay for treatment of substance use disorder for the designated beneficiary

Allows withdrawals from family tuition accounts to pay for treatment of substance use disorder, including detoxification and rehabilitation for the designated beneficiary.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands health coverage by allowing tuition account funds to pay for substance use disorder treatment, directly improving access to mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 15, 2025

S 7399: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through April 17, 2025

This bill provides emergency funding to cover state government operations from April 1-17, 2025, until the regular budget for the 2025 fiscal year is enacted. It appropriates $986.8 million for payroll and benefits for state employees (including executive branch, legislature, and judiciary), $32 million for non-personal service liabilities, and $537.1 million for employee benefits like health insurance and retirement contributions. The funds are specifically designated to pay salaries and cover operational costs incurred during the specified period, including liabilities from the previous fiscal year. This temporary measure ensures continuity of government services without altering existing budget authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides emergency budget funding for essential operations (payroll, benefits, liabilities) to maintain government continuity during fiscal gap, directly supporting budget stability.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $537.1M specifically for employee health insurance benefits, directly funding healthcare coverage as part of state employee benefits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds state employee payroll and benefits including health insurance and retirement, directly supporting labor compensation and benefits for public workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 7617: Removes the prohibition on patient participation in multiple transplant programs in New York state

This bill removes a New York state law that previously prohibited transplant patients from being listed on waiting lists at multiple organ procurement organizations. It directly affects patients awaiting organ transplants who may now be eligible for placement on waiting lists at different facilities within New York. The key change eliminates the specific ban (previously in Public Health Law §4363) that prevented patients from having multiple listings simultaneously. This amendment updates organ allocation rules to allow patients to potentially access multiple transplant programs without violating state policy. The law took effect immediately upon signing on October 16, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves prohibition on multiple organ transplant listings, improving patient access to critical healthcare services by allowing simultaneous waiting list enrollment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5222: Permits midwives and physician assistants to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate

Permits midwives and physician assistants to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate if they are in attendance at or after a fetal death.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands scope of practice for midwives and PAs in healthcare certification, directly supporting medical professionals' roles in health services.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 1918: Establishes a specialized health home program to serve certain individuals with physical disabilities

Establishes a specialized health home program to serve certain individuals with physical disabilities who are Medicaid eligible adults eighteen years of age or older with a diagnosis of a neurological, muscular, or neuromuscular condition, and a mobility impairment; provides that a specialized health home shall be reimbursed on a fee-for-service basis and shall receive enhanced rates of payment; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Medicaid-funded specialized health home program for disabled adults with enhanced provider reimbursement, expanding access and funding for disability-related care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9266: Provides for eligibility for medical assistance for personal care services for persons with traumatic brain injury, developmental disability, cognitive impairments, blindness or visual impairment

Provides for eligibility for medical assistance for personal care services for persons with traumatic brain injury, developmental disability, cognitive impairments, blindness or visual impairment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands eligibility for medical assistance personal care services for disabilities, increasing access to healthcare coverage for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 15, 2026

A 9095: Enacts the Legionnaires' disease prevention act

Requires the department of environmental conservation and the department of health, owners or operators of public water systems, and owners or operators of buildings to take actions to prevent and control waterborne pathogens including legionella from source-to-tap.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates public health program to prevent Legionnaires' disease via water safety measures and awareness campaign, directly advancing public health initiatives under healthcare topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5873: Establishes a registry of persons with sickle cell disease

Requires persons and parents of children who test positive for sickle cell disease are informed of such diagnosis and provided with educational materials; establishes a registry of persons with sickle cell disease; requires the department of health issue an annual report on sickle cell disease.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes sickle cell registry and annual reports to improve public health data collection and patient education, strengthening disease management efforts.95% confidence

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