Healthcare (Mental Health)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 997: Relates to the geriatric demonstration program

Relates to the geriatric demonstration program to promote mental health and home care collaboration; authorizes the commissioner of mental health to waive rules and regulations to address barriers to participation in the program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes mental health services and home care collaboration via commissioner waivers to remove participation barriers, aligning with healthcare support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2450: Relates to gaming disorders

S 2450 adds "gaming disorder" to the Mental Hygiene Law by defining it as addictive behavior meeting the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases (ICD) criteria. This change directly affects individuals seeking mental health treatment for gaming-related issues and the healthcare providers who diagnose and treat such conditions under the law. The bill does not create new programs or funding but formally recognizes gaming disorder within existing mental health classification systems. It became effective immediately upon enactment after being referred to the Mental Health committee on January 17, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFormally recognizes gaming disorder in Mental Hygiene Law, expanding mental health service eligibility under existing framework without new funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4375: Relates to gaming disorders

This bill adds "gaming disorder" to the mental hygiene law as a formally recognized condition, defined as addictive behavior based on the World Health Organization's latest classification. It directly affects individuals seeking mental health services for gaming-related issues by establishing a legal framework for diagnosis and treatment. The key provision amends the law to include this specific disorder, referencing the WHO's international standards. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill formally recognizes gaming disorder in mental hygiene law, enabling diagnosis/treatment under healthcare services per WHO standards, directly supporting mental health care access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1579: Relates to prohibiting certain suicide prevention and mental health services hotlines from being automated

Directs the commissioner of the office of mental health to promulgate rules and regulations prohibiting any suicide prevention or mental health services hotline operated or sponsored by the state from being automated.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits automation of mental health hotlines, ensuring direct human interaction for critical suicide prevention services, strengthening patient access and care quality.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4118: Relates to the certification of innovative statewide substance use disorder treatment services

This bill creates a certification process for entities providing in-home substance use disorder treatment services in New York. It requires applicants to meet specific clinical standards, including conducting screenings for overdose risk, mental health conditions, and problem gambling, developing safety plans, and providing medication-assisted treatment and naloxone. Applicants must also submit a needs assessment and service proposal, with one required consultation meeting with local governments. The certification process must be established within six months, directly affecting treatment providers seeking to offer these services statewide.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates clinical standards for substance use treatment including medication-assisted therapy and naloxone, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce recidivism through rehabilitation.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes clinical standards for substance use treatment including mental health screenings and medication-assisted care, enhancing patient access and safety in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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died · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 5505: Requires the development of mental illness training for providers of temporary housing

Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance, in conjunction with the office of mental health and the office of children and family services, to develop a mental illness training course to be utilized by providers of temporary housing assistance to focus on recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires mental illness training for housing providers to recognize symptoms, directly supporting mental health service capacity and provider preparedness.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1727: Establishes a social worker pilot program

Authorizes the commissioner of mental health to establish up to three, three-year pilot programs in community behavioral health organizations for the purposes of creating social worker pilot programs to support the ongoing retention and recruitment of licensed clinical social workers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates pilot programs to retain/recruit clinical social workers in mental health settings, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates pilot programs to support social worker retention/recruitment, advancing employment standards for a specific profession within behavioral health organizations.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 6912: Defines mental health practitioners with diagnostic authority

Defines mental health practitioners with diagnostic authority for the purposes of providing services under the workers' compensation law; includes such practitioners as providers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill includes mental health practitioners as providers under workers' compensation law, expanding access to mental health services and strengthening coverage for diagnostic services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2288: Requires two qualified psychiatrists to be employed by each school district

Requires two qualified psychiatrists to be employed by each school district to perform and coordinate the provision of mental health services in the public schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates school districts to employ psychiatrists for mental health services, directly enhancing student support systems in K-12 education per topic description.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates psychiatrists in schools for mental health services, directly expanding access to mental healthcare in public education settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6085: Establishes a peer support services program for transgender and non-binary individuals

Establishes a regional or county-based peer support services program for transgender and non-binary individuals that provides support services including but not limited to, peer counseling for mental illness including alcohol and substance abuse counseling, family support services, domestic violence, mental health and physical health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes peer support program with mental/physical health services, directly advancing healthcare access for transgender/non-binary individuals through funded counseling and support services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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