New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9649: Enacts the "Give Kids a Chance - Carter and Ray's Law"; mandates health insurance coverage for congenital anomalies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9649 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 31, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "Give Kids a Chance - Carter and Ray's Law"; mandates health insurance coverage for congenital anomalies. Primary sponsor: Sam Sutton (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 9649A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the "Give Kids a Chance - Carter and Ray's Law" mandating health insurance coverage for congenital anomalies including certain reconstructive services, habilitative services, and inpatient and outpatient services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Sutton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| 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 9649A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE