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A 5545

New York Assembly bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 7, 2026.

Provides for qualified mental health associates.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-A-5545
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Codes
Assembly in_committee 2026-01-07
Healthcare
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Jo Anne Simon
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-07 Status in_committee
2026-01-07 Latest Action In Assembly Committee
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