S 253 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to mental health services and resources for child protective services employees

This bill requires all employers in child protective services (CPS) to provide mental health support services to their employees. It specifically mandates access to resources like trauma-focused therapy, EMDR treatment, counseling, and informational support to address workplace stress and secondary trauma. The law directly affects CPS workers - such as caseworkers and supervisors - who face high-stress, emotionally demanding situations daily. The key provision is a legal obligation for employers to cover these services, aiming to improve employee well-being and retention. (4 sentences)
Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 10, 2025

How they voted

580
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
Jun 10, 2025
D Democratic41
37 Yea 4
90% Yea
R Republican22
21 Yea 1
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
1
Committee
5
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
upper
Jun 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Mar 14, 2025
Committee
REFERENCE CHANGED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors