S936

The New York State Senate passed legislation requiring state health agencies to collect and publicly release data on community healthcare access and establish stressed healthcare zones to prioritize funding for underserved areas. Senate Print 936, sponsored by Sen. Gonzalez, passed on a 57-4 vote. The bill was introduced in response to a wave of hospital closures across New York, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel in Gonzalez's Manhattan district, which announced its closure for March 26th. Gonzalez cited additional closures and service cuts at facilities including SUNY Downstate, St. Vincent's, Columbia-Greene Medical Center, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, and Long Island College Hospital. The sponsor argued the publicly available data would be critical for understanding the impact of hospital closures on nearby facilities and the communities they serve, and would help prevent closures that leave areas without access to life-saving care. Senators Griffo, Ortt, Walczyk, and Weik voted against the measure. The bill takes effect immediately.

The New York State Senate passed S936, sponsored by Senator Bailey, which amends the Public Housing Law. The bill received unanimous approval on a roll call vote, 60-0. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment. No debate was recorded during floor consideration.

The New York State Senate passed S936, an act to amend the Public Housing Law, on a roll call vote of 56-0. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Bailey, proceeded directly to a vote without floor debate. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage.