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NY S09196

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Liz Krueger

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits approval of any new for-profit hospice establishment, incorporation, or construction in New York State
  • Bars increases in capacity for existing hospices operated on a for-profit basis, in whole or in part
  • Applies to all approvals made on or after the effective date of the legislation
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage
  • Amends Section 4004 of the Public Health Law by adding new paragraph (a-1)

Legislative Description

Prohibits the establishment of new for-profit hospices or increasing the capacity of existing for-profit hospices.

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health2/13/2026

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