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NY S06912
Bill
Status
3/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Ryan
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AI Summary
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Adds "mental health practitioner" to the list of authorized providers under New York's workers' compensation law, alongside existing providers such as physicians, psychologists, chiropractors, and social workers
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Defines "mental health practitioner" as an individual licensed under Article 163 of the Education Law (Licensed Mental Health Counselors) who has met requirements for diagnostic privilege under Section 8401-a of the Education Law
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Expands access to workers' compensation mental health services by allowing licensed mental health counselors with diagnostic authority to provide covered treatment
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Defines mental health practitioners with diagnostic authority for the purposes of providing services under the workers' compensation law; includes such practitioners as providers.
Last Action
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
2/25/2026