New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8969: Requires health insurers to provide coverage for speech therapy for stuttering
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8969 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires health insurers to provide coverage for speech therapy for stuttering. Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY A10030B.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for speech therapy for stuttering.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaal Bailey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A10030B
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1389
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- PRINT NUMBER 8969B
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- PRINT NUMBER 8969A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE