New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8541 — Requires medical assistance to include medical care, services or supplies to monitor blood pressure that have been validated for accuracy and are furnished without prior authorization to eligible pregnant women

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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  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 October 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill mandates blood pressure monitoring services for eligible pregnant women without prior authorization.

This legislation requires that medical assistance includes validated blood pressure monitoring services for pregnant women, provided without prior approval. This aims to ensure easier access to essential health care during pregnancy.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means easier access to blood pressure monitoring for pregnant women, potentially improving maternal and child health outcomes.

Summary

Requires medical assistance to include medical care, services or supplies to monitor blood pressure that have been validated for accuracy and are furnished without prior authorization to eligible pregnant women.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1379

  5. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  7. REFERRED TO RULES

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 S8541 do?
Requires medical assistance to include medical care, services or supplies to monitor blood pressure that have been validated for accuracy and are furnished without prior authorization to eligible pregnant women.
Who sponsors S8541?
S8541 is sponsored by Lea Webb.
What is the current status of S8541?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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