New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S7984 — Relates to exemptions from the recipient restriction program

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Exempts certain mental health and substance use disorder treatments from coverage restrictions.

This bill removes coverage and payment restrictions for specific treatments related to mental health and substance use disorders. It applies to FDA-approved medications and services for conditions such as HIV and hepatitis C.

What this means for you
  • Patients: This means greater access to necessary mental health and substance use treatments without coverage hindrances.
  • Healthcare: Healthcare providers may offer more comprehensive treatment options without worrying about payment restrictions.

Summary

Exempts any covered substance use disorder and mental health treatment services and all FDA approved medications for the treatment of substance use disorder, HIV, hepatitis C and mental health conditions, from all recipient restriction program coverage and payment restrictions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1373

  5. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  7. PRINT NUMBER 7984A

  8. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH

  9. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  10. RETURNED TO SENATE

  11. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  12. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  13. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  14. PASSED SENATE

  15. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1714

  16. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  17. REFERRED TO HEALTH

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S7984 do?
Exempts any covered substance use disorder and mental health treatment services and all FDA approved medications for the treatment of substance use disorder, HIV, hepatitis C and mental health conditions, from all recipient restriction program coverage and payment restrictions.
Who sponsors S7984?
S7984 is sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez.
What is the current status of S7984?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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