A7321A

The New York State Senate passed legislation to amend the Insurance Law on a roll call vote, 56-1, with only Sen. Gallivan voting in opposition. Sponsored by Assemblymember Weprin and designated as Assembly Bill 7321A on Calendar Number 1738, the measure addresses insurance coverage for stuttering treatment. During floor debate, Sen. Bailey explained the bill's importance, citing his conversation with former NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist about the need for proper treatment coverage. Bailey argued that while only 1 percent of the population suffers from stuttering, that population deserves insurance assistance to enable confident communication and professional advancement. The bill takes effect January 1.