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NY S01543
Bill
Status
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathalia Fernandez
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "mental health care provider" in the penal law to include licensed psychoanalysts, licensed creative arts therapists, and licensed behavior analysts
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Applies to sex offense statutes that prohibit mental health care providers from engaging in sexual conduct with patients during treatment sessions, consultations, interviews, or examinations
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Current law already covers licensed physicians, psychologists, registered professional nurses, licensed clinical social workers, licensed master social workers, licensed mental health counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Expands the definition of mental health care provider to include licensed psychoanalysts, creative arts therapists and behavior analysts for purposes of certain sex offenses committed during a treatment session, consultation, interview, or examination.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026