Healthcare (Public Health)

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9196: Relates to prohibiting the establishment of new for-profit hospices

This bill prohibits new for-profit hospices from being established or incorporated and bans any capacity increases for existing for-profit hospices. It directly affects for-profit hospice care providers and future hospice developers by blocking new entries into the for-profit hospice market and preventing expansion of current for-profit facilities. The key provision, added to public health law, bans all approvals for for-profit hospice operations or capacity expansions effective immediately. This applies to all new applications and existing facilities operating under a for-profit model. The law takes effect as soon as signed, with no grace period for compliance.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits new for-profit hospices and bans capacity expansions, restricting market entry for for-profit hospice providers and limiting patient access options in hospice care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 12, 2026

A 10122: Relates to prohibiting the establishment of new for-profit hospices

This bill prohibits the approval of new for-profit hospices or any expansion of capacity for existing for-profit hospices. It directly affects for-profit hospice providers by blocking new facility approvals and preventing capacity increases for current for-profit operations. The key mechanism requires health authorities to deny all applications for new for-profit hospice establishments or capacity expansions under the public health law. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment, applying to all approvals after that date.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits new for-profit hospices and expansions, restricting provider options and limiting access to hospice services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8261: Relates to the administration of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 immunization

Bill A 8261 prohibits administrative agencies from making COVID-19 immunization mandatory or requiring proof of vaccination for individuals in the state. It specifies that no person can be required to receive the COVID-19 immunization unless the state legislature enacts such a mandate. This includes provisions for children and incapacitated persons, requiring parental or guardian consent in the absence of a legislative mandate. The bill also prevents administrative agencies from requiring immunization for school attendance, employment, travel, access to government services, or residency in group homes.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations and proof requirements, restricting public health program implementation by limiting government authority over immunization mandates.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3807: Relates to prohibiting mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and enacts a vaccine bill of rights

Prohibits mandatory COVID-19 vaccination; limits civil liability of employers; prohibits requiring vaccination for education, employment, travel or other activities; enacts a vaccine bill of rights.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits mandatory vaccination mandates, restricting public health program implementation and limiting a key tool for disease prevention in healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 3437: Relates to prohibiting the establishment of new for-profit hospices

S 3437 prohibits the approval of any new for-profit hospices or expansions of existing for-profit hospice capacity. It directly affects for-profit hospice operators by banning new licenses and preventing increases in beds or services for currently operating for-profit facilities. The bill amends public health law to require all hospice approvals (on or after its effective date) to exclude for-profit models entirely. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits new for-profit hospices and expansions, restricting healthcare access options in end-of-life care by limiting provider models.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4966: Relates to exempting private and parochial schools and day care centers from immunization requirements

This bill would exempt private and parochial schools and day care centers from state immunization requirements for students. It proposes amending the public health law to clarify that these facilities are not subject to standard vaccination mandates. The change would directly affect private/parochial schools and day care centers by removing a requirement to verify student immunization records. The bill is currently under review by the Health committee.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareExempts schools from vaccination mandates, weakening public health enforcement under public health law85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3020: Relates to exempting private and parochial schools and day care centers from immunization requirements

This bill exempts private and parochial schools, as well as day care centers, from state immunization requirements for children. It amends the public health law to remove these facilities from the definition of "school" subject to immunization mandates. The change directly affects private schools, parochial schools, and day care centers by eliminating their obligation to enforce childhood vaccination rules. The bill is currently referred to the Judiciary committee.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRemoves immunization requirements for private schools, a key safety standard affecting educational access and school health policies.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill removes immunization mandates for schools/day cares, weakening public health requirements under public health law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Public Health

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failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 1358: Relates to a religious exemption from vaccination requirements

This bill (A 1358) adds a religious exemption to school vaccination requirements in New York State. It allows children whose parents hold "genuine and sincere religious beliefs" opposing vaccinations to attend school without providing immunization certificates. The bill modifies public health law to remove the certificate requirement for these children and requires health providers to report immunization status for exempt students. It directly affects families seeking religious exemptions for school enrollment, while maintaining existing school notification procedures for non-exempt children. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill weakens public health vaccination requirements by allowing religious exemptions, reducing compliance with immunization mandates and potentially increasing disease transmission risks.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7379: Places kratom on the schedules of controlled substances

S 7379 would classify kratom (mitragyna speciosa korth) as a Schedule I controlled substance under New York State law, making it illegal to possess, sell, or distribute without authorization. This directly affects New Yorkers who use or sell kratom, as it would become subject to the state's strictest drug control regulations. The bill amends the public health law by adding a specific definition of "kratom" to Schedule I, which lists substances with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. The law would take effect 90 days after enactment, with necessary regulations to be implemented by that date.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes kratom possession/sale via Schedule I classification, expanding drug-related criminalization. Directly aligns with 'expands criminalization' indicator for oppose stance.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to kratom (a substance used by some for health purposes) by classifying it as Schedule I, limiting patient access under drug control policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1968: Prohibits the establishment, incorporation, construction, or increase in capacity of for-profit nursing homes

Prohibits the public health and health planning council and the commissioner of health from approving the establishment, incorporation, construction, or increase in capacity of for-profit nursing homes.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits for-profit nursing homes, restricting a sector of healthcare provision per its explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health

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