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This bill authorizes the New York State Department of Health to create and operate a mobile application specifically designed for prenatal, pregnant, and postpartum individuals who are eligible for Medicaid. The bill requires the department to contract with a mobile app developer through a competitive bidding process to create a statewide application that provides education, resources, and support. The app must include New York-specific information, links to state agency programs, and be available in multiple languages. The developer will be required to provide regular, aggregate, and deidentified data to state legislative leaders about app usage, such as the number of Medicaid-eligible users, engagement with content, and information-seeking behaviors. The bill also mandates strict privacy protections, prohibiting the developer from sharing or selling users' personal information beyond what is necessary for the app's operation. The mobile application will be available on multiple platforms and is intended to help prenatal and postpartum individuals access important health and support resources more easily. The act is set to take effect on the first of April following its passage, with the Department of Health required to issue a request for proposals within 180 days of becoming law.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6232