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NY A04191
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/1/2013
Primary Sponsor
Micah Kellner
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AI Summary
- Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 9.46(a) to expand the definition of "mental health professional" to include any mental health practitioner licensed under Article 163 of the Education Law
- Adds mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, creative arts therapists, and psychoanalysts to the list of professionals required to report substantial risk or threat of harm
- Previously limited reporting requirement to physicians, psychologists, registered nurses, and licensed clinical social workers
- Takes effect on the same date as Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2013
Legislative Description
Requires mental health practitioners licensed under article 163 of the education law, including, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, creative arts therapists or psychoanalysts to report substantial risk or threat of harm.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/8/2014
Committee Referrals
Mental Health2/1/2013
Full Bill Text
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