S 6459 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Relates to mental health services and resources for child protective services employees

This bill requires the state to provide mental health support and resources specifically for employees working in child protective services. The law mandates access to various therapeutic options, including specialized treatments like EMDR, counseling, and information designed to help staff manage secondary trauma and maintain their well-being. By adding this requirement to the social services law, the legislation ensures that these workers receive necessary care to support their health while performing their duties.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 20, 2023 Last action Jun 5, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 5, 2024

How they voted

59–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 62
Jun 5, 2024
D Democratic41
39 Yea 2
95% Yea
R Republican21
20 Yea 1
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Jun 5, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
lower
Jun 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 28, 2024
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
Apr 20, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

Sponsors