New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8265 — Relates to ensuring continued access to backup devices for patients with cochlear implants

Last action — Vetoed

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul (Democratic) on December 05, 2025.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Requires insurance coverage to backup devices for patients with cochlear implants during the initial implantation and for replacements and upgrades.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. VETOED MEMO.99

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.617

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A6314A

  7. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  9. PASSED SENATE

  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.2018

  11. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  12. PRINT NUMBER 8265A

  13. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE

  14. REFERRED TO INSURANCE

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8265 do?
Requires insurance coverage to backup devices for patients with cochlear implants during the initial implantation and for replacements and upgrades.
Who sponsors S8265?
S8265 is sponsored by Sam Sutton.
What is the current status of S8265?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S8265?
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