Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3108: Relates to a podiatry study and report by the commissioner of education, in consultation with the commissioner of health

Relates to a podiatry study and report by the commissioner of education, in consultation with the commissioner of health on the implementation of chapter 438 of the laws of 2012, as amended, authorizing the issuance of a privilege to perform podiatric standard or advanced ankle surgery and the impact of granting such a privilege on access to and quality of podiatric ankle surgery; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill studies impact of granting podiatry surgical privilege on access/quality of care, aligning with support indicators for improving patient access to specialized services.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7362: Requires all school employees complete student mental wellness training

Requires all school employees complete student mental wellness training on identifying signs and symptoms of mental health issues, eating disorders, behavioral health disorders, and substance use disorders, the use of evidence-based training programs including, but not limited to, mental health first aid or core elements of such programs to the extent practicable, and safe de-escalation of crisis situations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates mental wellness training for school staff to identify student mental health issues, directly enhancing student support programs and safety in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental wellness training for school staff to identify mental health issues, directly supporting mental health services as defined in the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2025

A 5746: Requires the superintendent of financial services to audit certain reports to ensure such insurers are in full compliance with federal and state mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements

Requires the superintendent of financial services to audit certain reports to ensure such insurers are in full compliance with federal and state mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates audits to enforce mental health parity compliance, protecting patient rights to equal insurance coverage for mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7539: Makes an appropriation to reimburse St. John's Episcopal Hospital for costs incurred as a result of remaining open and providing services to the community during and after Hurricane Sandy

Makes an appropriation to reimburse St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway for costs incurred as a result of remaining open and providing services to the community during and after Hurricane Sandy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds to reimburse a hospital for disaster-related costs, directly funding an essential public service through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReimburses hospital for hurricane-related operational costs, directly funding healthcare services during crisis95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2448: Provides for the creation of a drug guide for seniors regarding the drugs commonly used by people over 62 years of age

Provides for the creation of a drug guide for seniors regarding the drugs commonly used by people over 62 years of age; provides that such guide will include functions and drug interactions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates drug guide for seniors to improve medication safety and access to information, enhancing patient care and preventing adverse interactions.85% confidence

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vetoed · New York · Assembly Dec 19, 2025

A 3319: Relates to including outpatient care provided by creative arts therapists in certain insurance policies

Relates to including outpatient care provided by creative arts therapists in certain insurance policies covering care for other mental health services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands mental health insurance coverage by mandating inclusion of creative arts therapists' outpatient services, directly supporting patient access to expanded care options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 1521: Relates to medical malpractice excess line insurance

This bill amends New York insurance law to clarify requirements for medical malpractice insurance. It directly affects hospitals, physicians, and dentists seeking coverage from insurers not authorized in New York. The bill requires brokers to first obtain a written refusal from the state's medical malpractice insurance plan before placing such coverage with an unauthorized insurer, unless the insured was already informed of the plan's availability. If coverage is placed with an unauthorized insurer, brokers must provide written notice to the insured about key risks, including lack of state insolvency fund protection and reduced regulatory oversight.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill clarifies medical malpractice insurance process, prioritizing state plan for providers, strengthening healthcare insurance stability and access for hospitals/physicians.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 9, 2026

S 8325: Provides guidelines, corrective actions, and transparency, and to reconfigure the composition of committees of professional conduct within the office of professional medical conduct

Provides guidelines, corrective actions, and transparency, and reconfigures the composition of committees of professional conduct within the office of professional medical conduct.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes penalties for medical misconduct, enhancing oversight to protect patient safety and professional standards within healthcare practice.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2464: Relates to providing volunteer emergency medical technicians enhanced cancer disability benefits

This bill requires ambulance districts, departments, and companies to provide enhanced cancer disability and death benefits to volunteer emergency medical technicians (EMTs) with at least five years of service and a cancer-free physical exam at the start of their service. It offers a $25,000 lump sum for cancers that have spread or are terminal, a $6,250 lump sum for certain early-stage cancers, up to 36 months of $1,500 monthly disability payments, and a $50,000 death benefit if cancer causes death. All benefits are capped at $50,000 total for disability claims over a volunteer’s lifetime, and ambulance organizations must cover costs until 60 months after the volunteer stops serving. Annual reports on claims and benefits will be submitted to the state legislature.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides enhanced cancer disability/death benefits for volunteer EMTs, protecting medical professionals' health coverage and financial security through specific funding.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4812: Enacts the COVID-19 injured workers' protection act

Enacts the "COVID-19 injured workers' protection act"; establishes a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presumption for public employee death benefits where a member was required to physically report to work; did in fact physically report to work as of March first, two thousand twenty; contracted COVID-19; and where the applicable head of the member's retirement system or such system's medical board determines COVID-19 to have been a significant contributing factor in the member's death.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides death benefits for public workers contracting COVID-19 at work, protecting health-related rights and ensuring coverage for work-related illness.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes presumption for public workers' death benefits due to work-related COVID-19, protecting workers' rights and expanding benefits without requiring proof of work connection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Employees Workers' Compensation

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