New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8039: Prohibits hospitals, health systems, and health care providers from charging facility fees that are not covered by the patient's health insurance carrier

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

Plain-language summary

S 8039 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits hospitals, health systems, and health care providers from charging facility fees that are not covered by the patient's health insurance carrier. Primary sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families).