Legislative Issues
NYSNA nurses make our voices heard in Albany to protect our patients and our practice. We are building a movement to win safe staffing and healthcare for all — and to ensure every New York patient gets the care they deserve.
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NYSNA nurses make our voices heard in Albany to protect our patients and our practice. We are building a movement to win safe staffing and healthcare for all — and to ensure every New York patient gets the care they deserve.
Learn About The Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act
The Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act (NPMA) became state law in 2022 after a concerted lobbying and organizing campaign.
Legislative Issues News
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Victory for Maternal Health Equity
November 14, 2025
Victory for Workplace Violence Prevention
June 30, 2025
NYSNA’s 2025 State Legislative Victories!
June 20, 2025
Press Releases
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July 3, 2025
Resources
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How Congress’ Proposed Medicaid Cuts Will Impact All New YorkersPolitical Action
NYSNA advocates for laws that set safe staffing standards, protect nurses and our patients, and guarantee healthcare for all. The future of New York healthcare is at stake.
Elections
When New York nurses vote, patients and communities win! Our ability to pass safe staffing, healthcare for all and other important legislation depends on each of us doing our part to elect candidates who support safe staffing, working families, and will be in solidarity with nurses to do what’s right for New Yorkers.