New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 5545
Provides for qualified mental health associates
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jo Anne Simon (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Angelo Santabarbara (Democratic)
- Manny De Los Santos (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Directs the office of mental health to establish programs for the training and development of persons capable of providing coaching and support to individuals under treatment plans developed by licensed mental health practitioners, including but not limited to a process of issuing, either directly or through contract, credentials for qualified mental health associates.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO CODES - May 20, 2025 · House
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES - May 16, 2025 · House
PRINT NUMBER 5545A - May 16, 2025 · House
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO MENTAL HEALTH - Feb 14, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH