S1330

The New York State Senate passed S1330, sponsored by Senator Parker, which amends the Public Service Law. The bill received overwhelming support in a roll call vote, with 59 senators voting in favor and only Senator Walczyk voting in opposition. The measure will take effect 30 days after becoming law. No floor debate was recorded on the legislation.

The New York State Senate passed legislation making technical corrections to the Hospital Equity and Affordability Law, extending healthcare price transparency requirements to additional sections of state insurance and public health law. Senate Print 1330, sponsored by Sen. Gounardes, passed on a 48-15 roll call vote. The bill addresses wide disparities in hospital pricing across the state—such as MRI costs ranging from $500 to $7,500 at different facilities—by enabling self-funded insurance plans and third-party administrators to obtain and publicly disclose actual claim costs. Sen. Gounardes said the measure will increase healthcare cost transparency and support efforts to make healthcare more affordable. The bill takes effect immediately. Fifteen senators voted against the measure, including Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Rhoads, Tedisco, Weber, and Weik.