New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5263: Provides that coverage for outpatient diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorder shall not be subject to preauthorization

In committee Last action April 29, 2026: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

Plain-language summary

S 5263 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that coverage for outpatient diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorder shall not be subject to preauthorization. Primary sponsor: Jake Ashby (Republican/Conservative). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jake Ashby (Republican/Conservative). 4 co-sponsors.