New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9651: Relates to utilization review program standards and pre-authorization for certain health care services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9651 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 31, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to utilization review program standards and pre-authorization for certain health care services. Primary sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): COMMITTED TO RULES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to utilization review program standards; requires use of evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria; relates to prescription drug formulary changes and pre-authorization for certain health care services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 2 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Rivera | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 33 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| April Baskin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 63 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Patrick Gallivan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 60 |
| Kristen Gonzalez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 59 |
| John Liu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- COMMITTED TO RULES
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.815
- REFERRED TO HEALTH