Assembly bill · A8751 (2025-26)
Authorizes holders of certain operating certificates to employ or contract with applied behavior analysts and mental health counselors
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Harry B. Bronson (Assembly Member, District 138, Democratic)
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Summary
Authorizes holders of certain operating certificates for treatment of persons with developmental disabilities to employ or contract with applied behavior analysts and mental health counselors.
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Amends the Mental Hygiene Law.
Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Finance · New York State Senate
Also referred to Mental Health · New York State Assembly, Mental Health · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- May 29, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
- May 29, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- May 29, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- May 28, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
- May 28, 2026
Rules Report CAL.231
RULES REPORT CAL.231
NY Assembly
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- May 19, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
NY Assembly
- Jun 2, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
NY Assembly
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