Senate bill · S10627 (2025-26)
Relates to instances in where compliance is required in response to an inquiry, investigation, subpoena…
New York State Senate
Sponsor: Shelley Mayer (State Senator, District 37, Democratic/Working Families)
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Relates to instances in where compliance is required in response to an inquiry, investigation, subpoena, or summons related to procedures for protections of legally protected health activities
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Summary
Provides for instances in which a person or entity in the state of New York shall comply with or provide information in response to an inquiry, investigation, subpoena, or summons related to procedures for protections of legally protected health activities; adds that such disclosure requirements shall not apply to the disclosure of deidentified information in compliance with state grant reporting requirements or other reporting requirements under state law.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the General Business Law.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
This bill amends Chapter 694 of the Laws of 2025 to make technical and clarifying amendments to the protections established for records and information maintained by persons or entities in the state of New York regarding legally protected health activities.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Rules · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Rules · New York State Senate.
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The sponsor's argument
Why Shelley Mayer says this is needed
This bill makes technical and clarifying changes to ensure that New York's shield law provides robust protections for individuals who engage in, and persons and entities which provide, legally protected health activities, while ensuring that providers are able to meet their legal and business obligations in instances when disclosure is appropriately required.
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Full history
- Jun 5, 2026
In committee
RECOMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Jun 4, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1778
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1778
NY Senate
- Jun 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RULES
NY Senate
Read the record
- Read on NY Senate (opens in a new tab) The official record on nysenate.gov.