Healthcare (Hospitals)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1987: Requires hospitals to provide medically supervised detoxification services

Requires hospitals to provide medically supervised detoxification services to all patients requiring such services; provides, that if the hospital is at ninety percent capacity or greater, such hospital shall connect the patient to an alternative facility within such patient's network to access such medically supervised detoxification services without any increased risk to the health or life of the patient.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates hospitals provide medically supervised detox services, directly improving patient access to critical healthcare without restrictions or limitations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1327: Relates to the releasing of individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness; repealer

Relates to releasing individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness which is likely to result in harm to such individual or others.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables mental health diversion from jail, aligning with reform goals to reduce unnecessary incarceration and protect civil rights.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables mental health treatment access via non-monetary bail, supporting mental health services by removing financial barriers to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5744: Relates to increasing monetary penalties for public health law violations

This bill increases civil penalties for violations of public health laws. It raises the base penalty from $2,000 to $3,000 per violation, with higher penalties for repeat offenses ($10,000) or violations causing serious harm ($20,000). Nursing home and hospital operators face increased penalties of $5,000 per violation, with excess funds from nursing home penalties directed to a quality improvement program. The changes apply to violations affecting public health safety and redirect collected penalties to specific state health initiatives.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases penalties for public health violations, directs nursing home fines to quality improvement program, strengthening enforcement and healthcare standards85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9270: Extends dependent child coverage for certain individuals to age twenty-nine

This bill extends health insurance coverage for certain young adults in New York. It allows unmarried individuals aged 26 to 29 to remain on their parents' health insurance plans if they: (1) are not eligible for employer-sponsored health coverage, (2) are not enrolled in Medicare, and (3) live, work, or reside in New York State. The change applies to standard health insurance policies covering hospital, medical, surgical, and prescription drug expenses. It specifically targets young adults who would otherwise lose coverage at age 26 but meet these criteria, expanding existing coverage beyond the previous 26-year limit for this group.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends health insurance coverage to young adults (26-29) ineligible for employer plans, expanding access without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends health insurance benefits for young adults without employer coverage, expanding worker benefit access per Labor & Employment indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicare Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7801: Sets reimbursement rates for essential safety net hospitals

Sets reimbursement rates for essential safety net hospitals at no less than regional average commercial rates for health care services provided by all hospitals in the same geographic region.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets minimum reimbursement rates for safety net hospitals at regional commercial averages, ensuring stable funding and protecting access to care for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 5742: Enacts the "age-friendly health system enhancement act"

Establishes an age-friendly health system technical assistance center to provide assistance in relation to age-friendly health systems; relates to hospital performance data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes technical assistance center for age-friendly health systems, improving hospital performance data and elderly care access per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7981: Relates to requiring providers to share electronic medical records with healthcare plans

Requires that a contract between an insurer and a hospital shall include a provision that provides for medical records requested by the insurer or its utilization review agent to be made available electronically by the hospital; limits the use of disclosed records.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires electronic medical record sharing with insurers and limits record use, improving access and protecting patient rights per healthcare policy indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 9, 2025

A 3862: Relates to providing information to patients and the public on hospital rule-based exclusions

Relates to providing information to patients and the public on hospital rule-based exclusions; requires the commissioner of health to collect from each hospital a list of its hospital rule-based exclusions and publish such information on the department's website.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to disclose rule-based exclusions, enhancing patient transparency and rights within healthcare access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3745: Provides for insurance and medicaid coverage for standard fertility preservation services provided due to iatrogenic infertility

Provides that Medicaid and policies issued in this state that provide coverage for hospital, surgical or medical care shall provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services when a necessary cancer treatment may directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic infertility to a covered person.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid/insurance coverage for fertility preservation during cancer treatment, expanding access to essential healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7052: Relates to the rates of payment for certified home health agencies

This bill requires New York State to establish episodic payments (a payment system based on specific care episodes rather than per visit) as the standard method for reimbursing certified home health agencies starting October 1, 2025. It directly affects Medicaid managed care plans, child health insurance plans, and Essential Health Plans operating in New York by mandating they use this payment system and ensure access to home health services for enrolled members. The law requires the state commissioner to notify these plans annually about their responsibilities, emphasizing that home health services reduce avoidable hospital costs. Plans may still negotiate alternative payment rates with agencies, including value-based options tied to health outcomes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates episodic payments for home health agencies, ensuring access to services under Medicaid/insurance plans, directly improving patient access to home health care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals Medicaid

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