New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6132: Relates to the mandatory coverage of hearing aids by insurers and other organizations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 6132 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the mandatory coverage of hearing aids by insurers and other organizations. Primary sponsor: Michaelle Solages (Democratic). It lists 2 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.
Requires coverage for hearing aids for patients who are covered under a policy or contract of insurance if the hearing aids are fitted and dispensed by a licensed audiologist certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association following medical clearance by a physician licensed to practice medicine and an audiological evaluation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Independence/Working Families 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michaelle Solages | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Chris Burdick | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Independence/Working Families | House | 93 |
| Sarahana Shrestha | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 103 |
“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