New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8678: Expands Medicaid coverage to include pharmacological treatment for hyperhidrosis
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8678 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands Medicaid coverage to include pharmacological treatment for hyperhidrosis. Primary sponsor: Chris Ryan (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8678A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands Medicaid coverage to include pharmacological treatment for hyperhidrosis when such treatment is ordered by a physician, registered physician assistant, or registered nurse practitioner; provides that the provisions shall not take effect unless all necessary approvals under federal law and regulation have been obtained to receive federal financial participation in the costs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Ryan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 50 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 8678A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
- REFERRED TO HEALTH