A 856

New York Assembly bill in Session 2025-2026.

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

Authorizes certain facilities to provide treatment for the mental health and health care needs of individuals admitted for a substance use disorder.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-A-856
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Alcoholism And Drug Abuse
Assembly in_committee 2026-01-07
Healthcare Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

Authorizes certain facilities to provide treatment for the mental health and health care needs of individuals admitted for a substance use disorder; provides that such services shall be reimbursable by Medicaid and private insurance.

Sponsor
Phil Steck
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-01-07 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-07 Status in_committee
2026-01-07 Latest Action In Assembly Committee
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