New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1718: Establishes the "tick borne illness treatment and education act of 2025"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1718 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the "tick borne illness treatment and education act of 2025". Primary sponsor: David Weprin (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INSURANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the "tick borne illness treatment and education act"; requires health insurers to provide coverage for long term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick borne related pathogens.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Weprin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Joe Angelino | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 121 |
| Marianne Buttenschon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| Donna Lupardo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 123 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE