Healthcare (Mental Health)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6335: Conforms the definition of an incarcerated individual with a serious mental illness to the definition of "person with a serious mental illness" in the mental hygiene law

Conforms the definition of an incarcerated individual with a serious mental illness to the definition of "person with a serious mental illness" in the mental hygiene law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAligns incarcerated mental health definitions with mental hygiene law, ensuring consistent care standards for this population under healthcare framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1007: Relates to establishing a statewide youth mental health advisory board

Establishes a youth mental health advisory board consisting of youths aged 16-20 to examine and make recommendations for legislation and initiatives regarding issues of youth mental health including social media, bullying, substance use, trauma, poverty and access to services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes youth mental health advisory board to recommend policies on access, trauma, and services, directly advancing mental health initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6077: Relates to restraint of individuals in facilities under the jurisdiction of the office of mental health

Relates to restraint of individuals in facilities under the jurisdiction of the office of mental health; establishes procedures which must be followed in order to restrain patients who are served in mental hygiene facilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes patient restraint procedures in mental health facilities, protecting patient rights and safety in healthcare settings per mental health care standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 6, 2025

S 7622: Extends certain provisions authorizing certain mental health practitioners to engage in diagnosis and the development of assessment-based treatment plans

Extends certain provisions authorizing certain mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychoanalysts to engage in diagnosis and the development of assessment-based treatment plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends diagnostic and treatment authority to mental health practitioners, expanding access to mental health services per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2406: Establishes residential treatment facilities

Relates to establishing residential treatment facilities as an alternative to incarceration designated by the commissioner for the care and treatment of persons with serious mental illness who are accused of at least one felony level crime.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides treatment alternative to incarceration for mental health offenders, reducing prison reliance and promoting rehabilitation in criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes residential mental health treatment facilities as alternative to incarceration, directly advancing mental health services per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4438: Establishes integrated community mental health clinics

Relates to establishing integrated community mental health clinics to provide services to address mental health issues, anger management issues, substance abuse issues and isolation issues.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes integrated community mental health clinics to address mental health, substance abuse, and anger management, directly advancing mental health services within healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8138: Relates to studying the adequacy of applied behavioral analysis provider networks

Directs the commissioner of health to make publicly available on the department of health website a report concerning access to applied behavior analysis for enrolled children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects report on ABA access for autism patients, aiming to improve healthcare service availability and address access gaps in mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 381: Relates to certain notices and guidelines regarding mental health services and resources available to employees

Directs the commissioner of labor to create and distribute to employers written materials regarding mental health services and resources available to employees to be posted in the workplace; directs voluntary guidance for employers to put in place strategies and programs to support the mental health and wellness of their employees; provides that such guidance be in written and digital resources and in English or translated to an additional primary language or languages as applicable.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health resource materials for employers, promoting workplace mental health access and support per bill's directive to distribute written/digital resources.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates mental health resources for employees, advancing workplace wellness and support under labor standards90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 4948: Relates to reimbursement for non-medical transportation for individuals with a substance use disorder to receive peer support services

This bill requires the state to reimburse non-medical transportation costs for individuals with substance use disorders attending peer support services. The state office must establish reimbursement rates by April 2026, working with health officials to seek Medicaid funding and utilize federal grants like opioid response funds. It directly affects people seeking peer support services and the state’s funding mechanisms for addiction treatment access. The law creates a concrete system to cover transportation expenses, excluding medical transport, and takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires state reimbursement for transportation to peer support services for substance use disorder, directly expanding access to addiction treatment by removing a key barrier.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3568: Relates to access to mental health care services for emergency dispatchers

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.

Topics ✓ 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

Sub-Topics Mental Health Collective Bargaining

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