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A 3568 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to access to mental health care services for emergency dispatchers

Summary
Provides that a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract shall not require that an emergency dispatcher employed by a municipality obtain approval from, or provide notice to, a supervisor to access mental or behavioral health care services.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves supervisor approval barriers for emergency dispatchers accessing mental health care, directly improving access to mental health services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents employers from restricting mental health care access for dispatchers via collective bargaining agreements, directly protecting workers' rights under employment terms.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
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P
Photo of Angelo Santabarbara
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
NY
111
Co
Photo of Alicia Hyndman
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
NY
29