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NY A08103
Bill
Status
10/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Harry Bronson
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AI Summary
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Establishes confidentiality privilege for communications between clients and licensed mental health counselors under Education Law Article 163, preventing disclosure of client communications or professional advice.
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Prohibits clerks, stenographers, and other employees of licensed mental health counselors from disclosing privileged client communications or advice.
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Creates exceptions allowing disclosure when: the client authorizes it, the communication reveals contemplation of a crime or harmful act, the client is under 16 and has been a crime victim, or the client waives privilege by suing the counselor involving confidential communications.
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Specifies that clients authorizing disclosure for insurance benefits purposes do not waive the privilege created by this section, covering disclosures to insurers, peer review committees, and government agencies.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Extends confidentiality privileges to certain communications to or from a licensed mental health counselor in the course of his or her professional employment, and to certain employees of such licensed mental health counselor; provides exceptions thereto.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/3/2024