Bill > A00565

This bill prohibits the establishment of new hospices that are operated for-profit and prevents existing for-profit hospices from expanding their capacity. Specifically, the legislation amends the public health law to ban the approval of any new hospice that is entirely or partially operated by a for-profit entity, and it also blocks any increases in capacity for existing for-profit hospices. The prohibition applies to any approvals granted on or after the bill's effective date. A hospice is a type of medical care that provides compassionate support and comfort for terminally ill patients, focusing on quality of life and pain management rather than curative treatment. By restricting for-profit hospice development and expansion, the bill appears aimed at ensuring hospice care remains primarily mission-driven rather than commercially motivated, potentially protecting patient interests and maintaining healthcare quality.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A565