New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 6596: Requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care regardless of federal funding; prohibits discriminatory practices by health care entities and insurers; relates to coverage for treatment for gender dysphoria

In committee Last action April 24, 2026: PRINT NUMBER 6596C

Plain-language summary

A 6596 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care regardless of federal funding; prohibits discriminatory practices by health care entities and insurers; relates to coverage for treatment for gender dysphoria. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). It lists 28 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 6596C.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). 28 co-sponsors.