New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 7987: Ensures continuity of care for cancer patients during insurance contract negotiations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 7987 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Ensures continuity of care for cancer patients during insurance contract negotiations. Primary sponsor: Shelley Mayer (Democratic/Working Families). 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.
Ensures continuity of care for cancer patients during insurance contract negotiations by requiring insurance coverage and treatment continue until the conclusion of care.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Mayer | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 37 |
| Pat Fahy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Gustavo Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 33 |
| Toby Stavisky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“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
- PRINT NUMBER 7987A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE