New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 359
Prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families)
Cosponsors (4)
- Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families)
- Liz Krueger (Democratic/Working Families)
- Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families)
- Lea Webb (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt; defines "medical debt".
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 Senate | Finance Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Apr 29, 2025 Senate | Health Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO HEALTH - Jun 13, 2025 · Senate
COMMITTED TO RULES - Jun 4, 2025 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - May 29, 2025 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - May 28, 2025 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.1337 - Apr 29, 2025 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE - Jan 8, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO HEALTH