New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10233

Introduced
2/12/26  

Caption

Establishes the Center for Autoimmune and Blood Disorder Research; allows for collaboration among medical professionals to provide insights and approaches to understanding autoimmune and blood disorder diseases and improving treatment methods; makes an appropriation therefor.

Impact

The establishment of CABDR is expected to have a significant impact on state laws related to healthcare and research initiatives. By creating a dedicated center, the state aims to mobilize resources and efforts towards improving treatment options for patients suffering from various autoimmune and blood disorders. The appropriation of $300,000 will facilitate initial funding, which could lead to the development of new therapeutic strategies and an overall enhancement of public health outcomes related to these conditions.

Summary

Bill A10233 proposes the establishment of the Center for Autoimmune and Blood Disorder Research (CABDR) at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. The intent of this bill is to enhance research and collaboration among medical professionals focused on understanding and improving treatment for autoimmune and blood disorders. Special emphasis is placed on diseases such as sickle cell, lupus, and celiac disease, with the goal of advancing both basic and clinical research, as well as behavioral and epidemiological studies.

Contention

While the bill has the potential to unify research efforts and promote better healthcare strategies, it may also raise concerns regarding the allocation of state funds and the administrative oversight required for its operation. Stakeholders might debate the significance of the funding amount in relation to the scale of research required, as well as the mechanisms for ensuring effective collaboration among medical professionals. Discussions surrounding this bill are likely to include perspectives on the adequacy of state support for rare but serious diseases.

Next_steps

Upon approval, it is anticipated that the bill will facilitate not just medical advancements, but also collaborations with philanthropic organizations seeking to fund innovative research. This could lead to additional resources being made available, ensuring the CABDR meets its objectives effectively. The bill's implementation will also be monitored to evaluate the outcomes of its initiatives and its broader impact on healthcare legislation in the state.

Companion Bills

NY S05970

Same As Establishes the Center for Autoimmune and Blood Disorder Research; allows for collaboration among medical professionals to provide insights and approaches to understanding autoimmune and blood disorder diseases and improving treatment methods; makes an appropriation therefor.

Previously Filed As

NY S05970

Establishes the Center for Autoimmune and Blood Disorder Research; allows for collaboration among medical professionals to provide insights and approaches to understanding autoimmune and blood disorder diseases and improving treatment methods; makes an appropriation therefor.

NY HR225

Supporting the designation of March as "Autoimmune Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of autoimmune diseases and increase funding for autoimmune disease research.

NY SF242

A bill for an act relating to health insurance coverage for specified pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders and postinfectious autoimmune encephalopathy.

NY HF2314

A bill for an act relating to health insurance coverage for specified pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders and postinfectious autoimmune encephalopathy.

NY SB735

Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2025

NY LB762

Require insurance coverage of pediatric autoimmune disorders

NY HB1796

Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2025

NY S1178

Establishes Office of Disordered Eating Prevention and Disordered Eating Prevention Research Grant Program in DOH; makes appropriation.

NY HB5467

PAAT Act Patient Access to Autoimmune Treatments Act

NY HB124

Insurance; require coverage for healthcare services for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders; provisions

Similar Bills

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