S9196 — Relates to prohibiting the establishment of new for-profit hospices
Last action — In Senate Committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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In plain language
This bill prohibits new for-profit hospices and limits the capacity of existing ones.
The legislation aims to stop the establishment of for-profit hospices and restrict the capacity of those already in operation. This could impact how hospice care is provided in the community.
What this means for you
- Families: This means families may have fewer for-profit hospice options available, which could influence their choices for end-of-life care.
Summary
Prohibits the establishment of new for-profit hospices or increasing the capacity of existing for-profit hospices.
Bill Text
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Compared against the New York Consolidated Laws as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 4004 of the public health law.
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Section 4004 of the public health law
(a-1) No hospice shall be approved for establishment, incorporation or construction if it is to be operated on a for-profit basis or by a for- profit entity, in whole or in part. No increase in capacity shall be approved for any existing hospice that is operated on a for-profit basis or by a for-profit entity, in whole or in part. This paragraph applies to any approval on or after the date on which it takes effect. italics
amended
Action History
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COMMITTED TO RULES
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ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
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2ND REPORT CAL.
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1ST REPORT CAL.559
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
Sponsors
- Liz Krueger · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →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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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S9196 do?
- Prohibits the establishment of new for-profit hospices or increasing the capacity of existing for-profit hospices.
- Who sponsors S9196?
- S9196 is sponsored by Liz Krueger.
- What is the current status of S9196?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track S9196?
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