S1763A
An act to amend the Insurance Law — 2025-05-29 · Calendar #982
The New York State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Fernandez to cap out-of-pocket costs at $250 for outpatient substance use disorder treatment. The bill, S1763A, passed on a 53-3 roll call vote, with Senators Gallivan, Griffo and Ortt voting in opposition. Fernandez argued the measure addresses a critical barrier to sustained recovery by preventing copay costs from accumulating to levels that discourage individuals from attending multiple weekly treatment sessions. She characterized the legislation as a public health measure that ensures treatment remains accessible and sustainable rather than creating financial penalties for seeking help. The bill takes effect January 1st.
Passed Senate
Ayes: 53
· Nays: 3
Debate Summary
Sen. Fernandez explained that the bill places a $250 cap on out-of-pocket costs for outpatient substance use disorder treatment. She argued that multiple weekly visits for treatment can accumulate significant copay costs, which may discourage individuals from continuing care. Fernandez characterized the measure as supporting sustainable, accessible treatment grounded in public health rather than financial burden.
Transcript Mentions
These votes were extracted from the floor transcript by AI. NYS Senate roll calls are read in full, but AI extraction may not capture every senator — so this list is incomplete and skews toward named dissenting votes. Use the Official API Data table above for the complete roll call.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Fernandez | aye | Democrat |
| Gallivan | nay | Republican |
| Griffo | nay | Republican |
| Ortt | nay | Republican |