Healthcare (Mental Health)

in committee · New York · Senate May 8, 2026

S 1725: Extends confidentiality privileges to certain communications to or from a licensed mental health counselor

Extends confidentiality privileges to certain communications to or from a licensed mental health counselor in the course of such licensed mental health counselor's professional employment, and to certain employees of such licensed mental health counselor; provides exceptions thereto.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends confidentiality for mental health counselor communications, protecting patient rights and strengthening mental health services per healthcare topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6149: Establishes a transgender and non-binary peer support grant program

Establishes a transgender and non-binary peer support grant program which shall grant awards to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing peer-to-peer mental health programs for transgender and non-binary individuals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds peer mental health programs for transgender/non-binary individuals, directly expanding access to mental health services within healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6407: Relates to establishing a crisis intervention team program

Bill A 6407 establishes a crisis intervention demonstration program in New York City (population over 1 million) to train law enforcement officers to respond to mental health and substance abuse crises. The program creates a dedicated coordinator position within the Office of Mental Health, who will develop partnerships with law enforcement, mental health providers, and community groups to provide specialized training for first responders. It also sets up a $1 million state-funded "Crisis Intervention Team Training Fund" (supported by federal grants and private donations) to cover training and community coordination costs, requiring annual reports on program implementation and funding use. The bill directly affects NYC police, mental health service providers, and individuals experiencing mental health crises, aiming to provide alternatives to incarceration through coordinated community responses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates mental health crisis intervention program for law enforcement, diverting non-violent crises from traditional policing, aligning with reform goals to reduce unnecessary arrests and improve community safety.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes $1M state-funded crisis intervention program for mental health crisis response training, creating partnerships with mental health providers to improve access and specialized care for mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7914: Establishes an LGBTQ+ youth and young adult suicide prevention task force; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

Establishes an LGBTQ+ youth and young adult suicide prevention task force; provides for the number of members, manner of appointment and the topics to be reviewed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a suicide prevention task force for LGBTQ+ youth, directly supporting mental health services under healthcare policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7268: Prohibits injecting a person with any substance, including, but not limited to, ketamine, by emergency medical personnel, law enforcement or any entity without the specific consent

Prohibits injecting a person with any substance, including, but not limited to, ketamine, by emergency medical personnel, law enforcement or any entity without the specific consent of the person or their guardian who is authorized to make medical decisions on their behalf except as a life saving measure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates patient consent for medical injections, protecting patient rights and autonomy in healthcare procedures per bill's core requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4246: Enacts the "minority mental health act" to establish the division of minority mental health within the office of mental health

Enacts the "minority mental health act" to establish the division of minority mental health within the office of mental health; provides that such division shall be responsible for assuring that mental health programs and services are culturally and linguistically appropriate to meet the needs of racial and ethnic minorities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes division to ensure culturally/linguistically appropriate mental health services for minorities, directly advancing access and equity in mental healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 4102: Requires the establishment of community housing waiting lists within the office of mental health service system

Requires the establishment of community housing waiting lists within the office of mental health service system; directs each provider of housing services in the office of mental health system to provide, on a monthly basis, the office of mental health with a list of each person referred to, admitted to, applying for, withdrawing an application for and denied admission to housing provided by such provider; requires the community-based agency performing assessments of persons with a documented mental illness to provide the office with the names of such who have been assessed and who meet the eligibility criteria for the array of funded and/or licensed housing programs; requires such office to publish such waiting lists on a monthly basis.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires mental health housing waiting lists to track access, improving patient access to community housing services within mental health system95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 5213: Establishes a developmental disability, mental health, and behavioral condition community stakeholder committee

Establishes a developmental disability, mental health, and behavioral condition community stakeholder committee to examine effective evidence-based developmental, mental, and behavioral health screening methods for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes committee to examine mental health screenings for children, supporting early intervention services in healthcare85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4990: Establishes parity in reimbursement rates for supportive stabilization services provided that are substantially equivalent to crisis stabilization center services

Establishes parity in reimbursement rates for the first twenty-four hours of supportive stabilization services provided that are substantially equivalent to crisis stabilization center services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes reimbursement parity for mental health crisis stabilization services, preventing underfunding and improving patient access to equivalent care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3514: Relates to establishing mental health coordinators for New York state law enforcement

Establishes four mental health coordinators to provide mental health support and education for members of law enforcement; establishes that coordinators shall provide training, assistance, reporting and set standards for continuing mental health education.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMental health coordinators for law enforcement enhance officer well-being and accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators like improved police practices.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mental health coordinators for law enforcement, directly supporting mental health services through training and education programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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