Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 13, 2025Result: passed
(59) (0) (0) (4)
Sponsor · State Senator, District 22 · Democratic
Senate bill · S8265 (2025-26)
Relates to ensuring continued access to backup devices for patients with cochlear implants
Latest action Dec 5, 2025
Summary
Requires insurance coverage to backup devices for patients with cochlear implants during the initial implantation and for replacements and upgrades.
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Where it stands
Rejected by the executive.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Vetoed
New York State Senate
Same as A6314, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Amends the Insurance Law.
Committee
Insurance · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Insurance · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To require insurance coverage for backup cochlear implant devices to ensure uninterrupted access for patients during device upgrades or replacements.
Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)
Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 12, 2025Result: passed
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Cosponsors
Al Taylor, Alex Bores and 40 more on Agora
- Democratic33
- Republican9
- Al Taylor
- Alex Bores
- Amy Paulin
- Andrew Gounardes
- Andrew Hevesi
- Angelo Santabarbara
- Brian D. Miller
- Carrie Woerner
- Charles Lavine
- Chris Burdick
- Christopher Eachus
- Dana Levenberg
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- David Weprin
- Edward Ra
- Emerita Torres
- Eric Brown
- Jaime R. Williams
- Jen Lunsford
- Jenifer Rajkumar
- Joe Angelino
- John Zaccaro Jr.
- Jordan Wright
- Josh Jensen
- Kalman Yeger
- Lester Chang
- Linda Rosenthal
- Michael Benedetto
- Nader Sayegh
- Nikki Lucas
- Nily Rozic
- Patrick J. Carroll
- Paula Kay
- Rebecca Kassay
- Robert C. Carroll
- Scott Gray
- Scott H. Bendett
- Simcha Eichenstein
- Stacey Pheffer Amato
- William Colton
- William Magnarelli
- William Weber
- Zellnor Myrie
The sponsor's argument
Why Sam Sutton says this is needed
Cochlear implants are life-changing devices for individuals with severe hearing loss, restoring the ability to hear and significantly improving quality of life. However, current insurance practices often provide backup devices only at the time of initial implantation, leaving patients vulnerable during upgrades or replacements that typically occur every 3-5 years. Without a functioning device, patients-especially children-may experi- ence periods of complete hearing loss, leading to developmental setbacks, communication challenges, and safety concerns. This bill addresses a critical gap in insurance coverage, ensuring patients have access to backup devices throughout the lifespan of their cochlear implant, thereby preventing interruptions in hearing. By guaranteeing continuous access to these essential devices, this legislation promotes better health outcomes, supports social integration, and protects the rights and well-being of individuals relying on cochlear implants.
This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.
Full history
- Dec 5, 2025
Vetoed
VETOED MEMO.99
NY Senate
- Dec 1, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Senate
- Jun 16, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.617
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.617
NY Assembly
- Jun 16, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jun 16, 2025
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED BY S8265A
NY Assembly
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- Jun 13, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Jun 13, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Jun 12, 2025
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Jun 12, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.2018
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.2018
NY Senate
- Jun 11, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
- Jun 11, 2025
Rules Report CAL.617
RULES REPORT CAL.617
NY Assembly
- Jun 10, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
- Jun 9, 2025
Reference Changed to Ways and Means
REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Jun 6, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Insurance
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
NY Assembly
- Jun 6, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Insurance
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
NY Senate
- May 28, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Senate
- Mar 4, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Assembly
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