Requires anti-bias training for every medical student, medical resident and physician assistant student in the state; requires the department of health to make an annual report on the implementation and effectiveness of such training.

New York Assembly Bill A04116 requires all medical students, medical residents, and physician assistant students in the state to complete anti-bias training as part of their orientation programs. This training must be approved by the Department of Health and focus on recognizing and eliminating both implicit and explicit biases. Participants must provide documentation to the Department demonstrating completion and competence in the training. The Department is tasked with consulting the State Board for Medicine and the Division of Human Rights to develop guidelines for this training. Additionally, the Department is required to submit an annual report to the governor and the legislature on the implementation and effectiveness of the training. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/NY/text/A04116/2025?utm_source=openai))

NY A04116 is a house bill in the New York 2025-2026 General Assembly, sponsored by Karines Reyes (D), currently “Introduced” since January 31, 2025.

We track 14,627 New York bills this session, 51 of them sponsored by Karines Reyes.

While specific media coverage on Assembly Bill A04116 is limited, the bill aligns with ongoing efforts to address bias in healthcare education. Similar initiatives, such as New York City's algorithmic bias audit regime, have been implemented to promote fairness and accountability. These efforts suggest a growing recognition of the importance of bias awareness in professional training programs. ([arxiv.org](https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.08101?utm_source=openai))

There is no specific media coverage or reported opposition to Assembly Bill A04116. However, similar initiatives, like New York City's algorithmic bias audit regime, have faced challenges in implementation and compliance. These experiences highlight potential obstacles in effectively executing bias training programs and ensuring their impact. ([arxiv.org](https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.01399?utm_source=openai))