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Senate bill · S9997 (2025-26)

Relates to physical therapist assistants

New York State Senate

Same as A11220, the matching bill in the Assembly.

PassedLatest action Jun 5, 2026

Sponsor: Toby Ann Stavisky (State Senator, District 11, Democratic)

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Summary

Changes the definition of continuous supervision in relation to physical therapist assistants in both the home care setting and school setting by eliminating the joint visit requirement with the patient by the supervising licensed physical therapist and the licensed physical therapist assistant.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Education Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To clarify and update the supervision requirements for the licensed physical therapist assistants in home care and school-based settings. The bill removes the requirement that the supervising physical therapist be physically present when services are delivered and updates the defi- nition of continuous supervision to reflect current practice while main- taining oversight and patient safety.

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Where it stands

Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Higher Education · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Higher Education · New York State Senate.

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  • Democratic3

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The sponsor's argument

Why Toby Ann Stavisky says this is needed

Current law requires the supervising physical therapists to be phys- ically present in certain settings, which does not reflect how care is delivered today and can create unnecessary barriers to access, partic- ularly in home care and school-based settings. This bill updates super- vision requirements for licensed physical therapist assistants (PTAs) to better align with modern practice while maintaining appropriate over- sight and patient safety. By clarifying that "continuous supervision" does not require physical presence, and instead includes care planning, periodic evaluation, and final assessment by the supervising physical therapist, the bill ensures that patients continue to receive high- quality care while allowing for more efficient use of healthcare workers. These changes help reduce administrative and logistical burdens, improve flexibility for providers, and support greater access to services, espe- cially for patients receiving care at home or in school settings, with- out compromising clinical standards or accountability.

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Floor vote

    NY SenateMay 14, 2026Result: passed

    (58) (0) (0) (5)

  • Vote: Committee vote · Higher Education

    Senate Higher EducationMay 5, 2026Result: passed

    (11) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

  1. Jun 5, 2026

    Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.613

    ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.613

    NY Assembly

  2. Jun 5, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED ASSEMBLY

    NY Assembly

  3. Jun 5, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

    NY Assembly

  4. Jun 5, 2026

    Substituted

    SUBSTITUTED FOR A11220

    NY Assembly

  5. Jun 4, 2026

    Reference Changed to Ways and Means

    REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    NY Assembly

Show full history (8 earlier events)
  1. May 14, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    NY Senate

  2. May 14, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED SENATE

    NY Senate

  3. May 14, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

    NY Assembly

  4. May 7, 2026

    Advanced to Third Reading

    ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    NY Senate

  5. May 6, 2026

    2ND Report CAL.

    2ND REPORT CAL.

    NY Senate

  6. May 5, 2026

    1ST Report CAL.926

    1ST REPORT CAL.926

    NY Senate

  7. May 1, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

    NY Assembly

  8. Apr 21, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

    NY Senate

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