During the week ending March 10, 2026, the New York State Legislature advanced several health policy measures across both chambers. The Senate passed a bill (A4591) requiring hospitals to inform mastectomy and lumpectomy patients about non-surgical breast reconstruction options. The Senate also passed legislation (S7025) expanding the scope of practice for registered pharmacy technicians, allowing them to administer immunizations under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

The Assembly saw movement on multiple bills, passing legislation (A6824) that mandates county coroners to develop referral protocols for eye and tissue donations for out-of-hospital deaths. Additionally, the Assembly passed a measure (A7345) granting peace officer status to security personnel at Highland Hospital. Over in the Senate, lawmakers approved a bill (S8853) that aligns state childhood immunization requirements with regulations issued directly by the Commissioner of Health.

Several high-profile bills saw committee referrals. The Assembly Health Committee reviewed legislation (A10506) proposing regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides in Medicaid managed care. A separate proposal (A10464) establishing routine Medicaid enrollment verification and a biometric verification pilot program was also referred to the Assembly Health Committee for consideration, alongside a measure (S9388) requiring extensive public engagement for hospital unit closures.