Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7177: Authorizes health insurers to provide actuarially appropriate reductions in health insurance premiums for participation in a wellness program

Authorizes health insurers and health maintenance organizations, subject to the approval of the superintendent of financial services, to provide actuarially appropriate reductions in health insurance premiums or other benefits or enhancements for an enrollee's or insured's participation in a qualified wellness program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes premium reductions for wellness program participation, incentivizing preventive care and potentially lowering costs for enrollees, supporting healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 8543: Directs the department of health to establish and maintain a menopause informational and resource webpage on the department website

This bill requires New York's Department of Health to create and maintain a dedicated webpage about menopause within 180 days. The webpage must provide clear information on menopause stages (perimenopause, menopause, postmenopause), treatment options, and associated symptoms or health complications. It directly serves the public - particularly individuals experiencing menopause - by offering accessible, official resources on a state government website. The law mandates specific content categories but does not alter existing healthcare services or funding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates state health department to create public menopause resource webpage, improving access to health information and services for affected individuals.90% confidence

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died · New York · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 4953: Establishes an intensive addiction and medical services integrated services pilot program

Establishes an intensive addiction and medical services integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and medical services integrated services to individuals who have significant addiction and medical issues.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes addiction treatment pilot program, aligning with criminal justice reform to reduce recidivism through rehabilitation services for high-need individuals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates integrated addiction/medical pilot program, expanding access to treatment for co-occurring conditions under healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2599: Requires electric companies to provide alternative measures to ensure customers with documented need for essential electricity for medical needs have access to electricity during power outages

Requires electric companies to provide alternative measures to ensure customers with documented need for essential electricity for medical needs have access to electricity during power outages; requires electric companies to provide generators or lodging for such individuals and transportation for medical devices.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProtects utility consumers by requiring electricity access during outages for medical needs, aligning with energy policy's consumer protection focus.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures access to electricity for medical devices during outages, directly improving patient access to essential healthcare services and protecting medical needs.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1415: Creates privacy standards for electronic health products and services

Creates privacy standards for electronic health products and services; requires consent to be given for the collection and/or sharing of personal health information or other personal data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires consent for health data collection, protecting patient privacy rights as part of healthcare data security95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates consent for health data collection/sharing, directly strengthening data privacy protections in technology services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2025

S 3783: Relates to mandatory continuing education for teachers relating to mental health issues and trauma informed care

This bill requires New York teachers and school leaders to complete at least 10 hours of mandatory continuing education every five years focused on mental health and trauma-informed care, as part of their existing 100-hour license renewal requirement. It directs the health and education departments to develop course materials covering topics like identifying mental health concerns, trauma-informed practices, crisis de-escalation, and adverse childhood experiences. The training must include evidence-based programs such as mental health first aid and will be integrated into standard professional development. This directly affects all licensed educators renewing their credentials after 2026, aligning their professional development with mental health support for students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates teacher training on mental health/trauma-informed care, enhancing educator preparedness and student support within K-12 education framework.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health training for teachers, directly supporting school-based mental health services and trauma-informed care as part of educator requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5724: Requires the immunization of certain post-secondary students against hepatitis B

This bill amends New York's public health law to require hepatitis B vaccination for certain post-secondary students. It adds hepatitis B to the list of immunizations already mandated for measles, mumps, and rubella under existing health standards. The law specifies that required doses must meet U.S. public health service standards and state department approval. The change takes effect on July 1st following enactment, applying to students at colleges and universities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandating hepatitis B vaccination expands public health requirements, strengthening disease prevention efforts under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6183: Relates to studying the adequacy of applied behavioral analysis provider networks

Directs the commissioner of health to make publicly available on the department of health website a report concerning access to applied behavior analysis for enrolled children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects report on ABA access for autism children, aiming to assess and improve healthcare access for mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 8296: Provides for eye and tissue donation

Provides for eye and tissue donation; requires coroners to develop a protocol for making referrals of deaths that fall under their jurisdiction and occur outside of a hospital including calling the federally designated organ procurement organization for donor registry verification and a donor suitability determination.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes protocols for organ/tissue donation referrals, supporting public health infrastructure and donor services within healthcare system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1223: Expands the scope of the temporary operator program

Expands the scope of the temporary operator program permitting the commissioner of health to appoint an operator if a facility experiences serious financial instability or conditions that seriously endanger the life, health or safety of residents or patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands temporary operator program to prevent facility closures endangering health/safety, ensuring continuity of care during crises.85% confidence

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