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March 16, 2026

Gender-Affirming Care: S9275 Rivera-A / A6596-C Rosenthal

Requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care regardless of federal funding.

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March 9, 2026

Cost of Diapers: S179 Persaud / A405 Solages

In relation to allowances for the costs of diapers.

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February 24, 2026

Rural Suicide Prevention Council: S.3610-A Helming / A.8434 Kelles

Establishes the Rural Suicide Prevention Council.

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February 23, 2026

Medicaid Coverage for Childbirth: S940 Sanders / A7681 Cook

In relation to Medicaid coverage for childbirth.

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February 23, 2026

Funding for Abortion Services: S1571-A Krueger / A928-A Steck

Provides funding for abortion services and travel-related expenses not covered by the military for certain New York residents.

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February 10, 2026

Minors Participating in Sports Wagering: S7908 Gounardes

Preventing minors from participating in sports wagering.

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February 2, 2026

Much to Like in Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget – and More to Be Done

Statement by Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal.

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January 29, 2026

2026 - 2027 Elementary and Secondary Education Budget Testimony

Testimony of the New York State Council of Catholic School Superintendents presented by James D. Cultrara, executive secretary, regarding the 2026-2027 elementary and secondary education budget.

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January 26, 2026

Prenatal Testing: S11 Skoufis / A44 Paulin

Requires a written notice on the occurrence of a false-positive result for any condition tested during a prenatal test.

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January 26, 2026

Abortion Providers: S1438 Krueger

Enacts the New York State abortion clinical training program act.

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