New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 9275: 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 June 5, 2026: COMMITTED TO RULES

Plain-language summary

S 9275 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 23, 2026. 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: Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): COMMITTED TO RULES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families). 7 co-sponsors.