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NY S08429

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Fahy

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

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

  • Permits these same providers 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 enactment

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 DISABILITIES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Disabilities1/7/2026
Rules6/10/2025

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