S 8081 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to requirements for certain mental health practitioners to be issued privilege to diagnose and develop assessment-based treatment plans

Summary

Provides alternate education and experience requirements for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychoanalysts licensed prior to 06/24/2027, to be issued privilege to diagnose and develop assessment-based treatment plans; removes fees for application for such diagnostic privileges.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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May 2025

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Introduced May 15, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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Jan 7, 2026

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May 15, 2025

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