S614: Provides for enrollment in medical assistance programs for incarcerated individuals

Summary

Provides for enrollment of eligible incarcerated persons in the medical assistance for needy persons program; provides for enrollment of incarcerated individuals in other medical assistance programs, where eligible.

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Amends the Correction Law.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To direct State and local correctional facilities to take steps neces- sary to enroll incarcerated individuals in Medicaid or other health insurance programs

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Where it stands

Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

Health · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Health · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.

Cosponsors

Cordell Cleare, Jabari Brisport and 14 more on Agora

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The sponsor's argument

Why Gustavo Rivera says this is needed

Individuals who are incarcerated are highly susceptible to chronic medical problems including diabetes, high blood pressure, and HIV. Substance use disorders and mental health disorders are also very common. Even short-term incarceration can cause enough exposure to health risks due to violence, forced detoxification, and medication interruption. Mental health and self-harm can also be worsened, espe- cially during instances of solitary confinement. Upon release from incarceration, individuals are often faced with multi- ple barriers as they reintegrate back into society. This includes lack of housing, lack of employment, and a possible gap in healthcare cover- age that can make it difficult to continue medications or access care. Many who are released with a chronic condition are often forced to choose between their health care and securing housing and food while meeting the requirements of their parole. Ensuring eligibility and enrollment in medical assistance programs prior to being released can help close the gap of delayed healthcare coverage and relieve one burden that is often faced.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 28, 2026Result: passed
(45) (15) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Finance
Senate FinanceMar 24, 2026Result: passed
(15) (7) (0) (0)
Vote: Committee vote · Health
Senate HealthJan 27, 2026Result: passed
(11) (3) (0) (1)
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 11, 2025Result: passed
(42) (17) (0) (4)
Vote: Committee vote · Finance
Senate FinanceMay 28, 2025Result: passed
(17) (5) (0) (0)
Vote: Committee vote · Health
Senate HealthApr 8, 2025Result: passed
(11) (3) (0) (1)

Full history

Jun 2, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jun 2, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Jun 2, 2026
Rules Report CAL.330
RULES REPORT CAL.330
NY Assembly
Jun 2, 2026
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED BY S614B
NY Assembly
May 28, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate

Show full history (23 earlier events)

May 28, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
May 28, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
May 19, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
Apr 29, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Ways and Means
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Apr 28, 2026
Amended
AMENDED (T) 614B
NY Senate
Apr 28, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Mar 26, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Mar 25, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Mar 24, 2026
1ST Report CAL.590
1ST REPORT CAL.590
NY Senate
Jan 27, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Jan 9, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Health
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
Jun 11, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 11, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 11, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
Jun 4, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 29, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 28, 2025
1ST Report CAL.1340
1ST REPORT CAL.1340
NY Senate
Apr 8, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Senate
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly