Assembly bill · A1718 (2025-26)
Establishes the "tick borne illness treatment and education act of 2025"
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: David Weprin (Assembly Member, District 24, Democratic)
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Summary
Establishes the "tick borne illness treatment and education act"; requires health insurers to provide coverage for long term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick borne related pathogens.
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Amends the Insurance Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Insurance · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Insurance · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Assembly
- Jan 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Assembly
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