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NY A08751

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harry Bronson

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes providers holding operating certificates under Mental Hygiene Law Section 16.03(a) for developmental disability services to employ or contract with licensed applied behavior analysts

  • Permits these same certificate holders to employ or contract with licensed mental health counselors

  • Applied behavior analysts must be licensed or certified under Article 167 of the Education Law

  • Mental health counselors must be licensed under Section 8402 of the Education Law

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Authorizes holders of certain operating certificates for treatment of persons with developmental disabilities to employ or contract with applied behavior analysts and mental health counselors.

Last Action

referred to mental health

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Mental Health6/2/2025

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