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NY S07622
NY S07622Extends 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.
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Introduced
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
In Committee
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend chapter 230 of the laws of 2022, amending the education law relating to diagnostic privilege, in relation to extending the effectiveness of certain provisions thereof
AI Summary
This bill extends the sunset date (the date when a law expires) for certain provisions related to diagnostic privileges for mental health professionals from June 24, 2025, to June 24, 2027. Specifically, the bill amends Chapter 230 of the 2022 laws concerning the education law's diagnostic privilege, which allows certain mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychoanalysts to conduct diagnoses and develop assessment-based treatment plans. The extension provides these professionals with two additional years to continue practicing under the current legal framework. The bill takes effect immediately, which means it becomes law as soon as it is signed, and it also authorizes state agencies to prepare any necessary rules or regulations to implement the act before its effective date.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Companion passed 2025-06-18 (on 06/18/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7622 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S07622&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S07622 |
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