Bill > A05103

This bill amends the mental hygiene law to allow facilities to be dually licensed by both the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). Specifically, the bill requires the commissioners of these two offices to develop a joint licensing program that enables mental health and addiction treatment facilities to obtain licenses from both agencies simultaneously. This change is designed to provide more flexibility for healthcare facilities that offer comprehensive services addressing both mental health and substance abuse treatment. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, and preparatory work on implementing the new licensing regulations can begin immediately. By creating this dual licensing framework, the legislation aims to streamline the regulatory process and potentially improve access to integrated mental health and addiction services.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5103