New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 1356: Prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HEALTH

Plain-language summary

A 1356 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt. Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin (Democratic). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin (Democratic). 25 co-sponsors.