NY S 5798
in committeeRelates to access to prescription drugs for chronic weight management
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did NY S 5798 pass?
Not yet. NY S 5798 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO HEALTH
What is NY S 5798 about?
Requires managed care providers and the medical assistance program shall cover prescription drugs approved by the federal food and drug administration for chronic weight management in adults with obesity with at least one weight-related condition.
Who sponsors NY S 5798?
Luis R. Sepúlveda is the primary sponsor of NY S 5798.
Description
Requires managed care providers and the medical assistance program shall cover prescription drugs approved by the federal food and drug administration for chronic weight management in adults with obesity with at least one weight-related condition.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO HEALTH
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Luis R. Sepúlvedaprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-03-03
REFERRED TO HEALTH
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO HEALTH
referral-committee
Versions
- S5798Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Prior session: S 9584not in this corpus
- Companion bill: A 10820
Official source
Attribution
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