Provides for qualified mental health associates

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

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.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Assembly

Amends the Mental Hygiene Law.

Committee

Codes · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate, Mental Health · New York State Assembly, Mental Health · New York State Senate.

Cosponsors

Angelo Santabarbara and Manny De Los Santos

Democratic2

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Full history

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
May 20, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
May 16, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Mental Health
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO MENTAL HEALTH
NY Assembly
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
NY Assembly

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