Healthcare (Public Health)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 10, 2025

A 8459: Relates to statewide opioid settlement agreements

Clarifies that certain provisions related to statewide opioid settlement agreements shall cover settlements and releases related to any entities involved in the prescription drug marketing, supply and payment chain that may have contributed to the opioid epidemic through illegal conduct.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies settlement coverage for opioid epidemic entities, enabling funds for public health initiatives addressing the crisis.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5433: Establishes the New York state service corps, relates to the New York state service corps - health services track; repealer

This bill creates the New York State Service Corps, administered by the Department of Labor with coordination from the Departments of Parks, Recreation, and Health. It provides educational service opportunities - including residential programs, fellowships, and internships - for youth, recent graduates, retirees, and individuals pursuing high school equivalency, without replacing civil service positions. The bill also establishes a specific health services track that places health professionals (such as nurses and therapists) in eligible facilities with critical staffing shortages, including correctional centers, mental health facilities, and non-profit health centers serving Medicaid-eligible patients. This track replaces previous public health law provisions to increase health services availability in underserved settings.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates educational service opportunities (fellowships, internships) for youth and high school equivalency seekers, expanding access to education.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a health services track placing health professionals in service roles, advancing healthcare workforce development without replacing civil service positions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Medicaid Public Health

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3363: Relates to the authority of a hospice medical director to sign a death certificate

S 3363 allows hospice medical directors or physicians they designate to sign death certificates, expanding authority beyond the last attending physician. This directly affects hospice care providers and their medical staff by streamlining end-of-life documentation processes. The bill amends Public Health Law Section 4141 to explicitly include these authorized signers in the certification requirements. It makes a specific procedural change to existing law without altering broader healthcare policies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines hospice end-of-life documentation by expanding authority to medical directors, improving care coordination without restrictions or funding changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7171: Provides for the development of an environmental health tracking system within the department of health with cooperation from certain other agencies

Provides for the development of an environmental health tracking system within the department of health with cooperation from the departments of environmental conservation and labor; provides that the purpose is to gather various environmental data to correlate with disease data; requires the cooperation of the state university of New York schools of public health at Albany and Buffalo.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates environmental health tracking system to correlate environmental data with disease, enabling better environmental health monitoring and policy decisions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes environmental health tracking system within health department to correlate environmental data with disease data, supporting public health initiatives through data-driven disease prevention.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Health

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signed · New York · Assembly Nov 21, 2025

A 2311: Relates to prohibiting charges for the issuance of a certificate of still birth or fetal death

This bill (A2311) prohibits local health offices from charging fees when issuing certificates for stillbirths or fetal deaths. It directly affects parents or families seeking official documentation for pregnancy losses. The law amends public health regulations to remove all fees for these specific certificates, replacing previous fee structures. The bill passed both legislative chambers in 2025 and was signed into law on November 21, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves financial barrier for essential health documentation, improving access to public health services related to pregnancy loss.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 2428: Requires that free menstrual products be provided in the bathrooms of private colleges and universities

This bill requires all private colleges and universities in the state to provide free menstrual products in commonly used restrooms for students. It directly affects students at private higher education institutions by ensuring access to these products at no cost. The key provision mandates that institutions supply products (like pads or tampons) in restrooms without charging students, as specified in the new Public Health Law section 267-c. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides free menstrual products in private college restrooms, directly enhancing student access to essential health resources and supporting educational equity for higher education students.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides free menstrual products in college restrooms, ensuring access to essential health items without cost, directly aligning with public health access initiatives under new Public Health Law section 267-c.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4801: Relates to the amount of state aid reimbursement for public health services by a municipality in the city of New York

Relates to the amount of state aid reimbursement for public health services by a municipality in the city of New York when the municipality is providing some or all of certain identified core public health services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill specifies state aid reimbursement amounts for NYC municipalities providing core public health services, ensuring continued funding for these programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1412: Relates to exceptions from registration requirements for nonresident pharmacies in certain cases

Permits an exception from registration for nonresident pharmacies in cases of a specific patient need or a declared public health emergency under certain conditions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermits exceptions for nonresident pharmacies during public health emergencies, improving medication access for patients in crisis situations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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signed · New York · Assembly Dec 19, 2025

A 7411: Permits the commissioner of health to designate local health officials to request copies of certain reports and records

This bill allows New York's Commissioner of Health to authorize local health officials to request death-related records, including autopsy and toxicology reports, from coroners or medical examiners. It requires these officials to provide copies within three business days of record completion. The change directly affects local health departments and coroners' offices by expanding who can access these death records for public health purposes. The law specifically covers records related to deaths, streamlining access for health investigations without altering existing record-keeping requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables faster access to death records for public health monitoring, strengthening data collection for disease tracking and prevention efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

signed · New York · Senate Sep 26, 2025

S 6757: Relates to statewide opioid settlement agreements

Clarifies that certain provisions related to statewide opioid settlement agreements shall cover settlements and releases related to any entities involved in the prescription drug marketing, supply and payment chain that may have contributed to the opioid epidemic through illegal conduct.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies settlement scope to cover opioid epidemic contributors, enabling broader use of funds for public health programs (a healthcare topic).80% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs Public Health Substance Abuse