Healthcare (Mental Health)

passed · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 4969: Requires victims of firearm violence be offered and/or provided psychiatric care

Senate Bill S 4969 requires all general hospitals to establish policies and procedures for victims of firearm violence. Hospitals must develop plans for identifying, assessing, treating, and referring individuals with injuries from firearms, and provide training to their medical, clinical, and security personnel. Upon discharge, hospitals must inform victims about available psychiatric services related to firearm violence and coordinate these services if requested. The Commissioner of Health will provide a model policy for hospitals and identify psychiatric service organizations in their areas.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to provide psychiatric care referrals for firearm violence victims, expanding mental health access and aligning with healthcare service protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4878: Relates to the establishment of mental health clubhouses

This bill establishes a legal framework for mental health clubhouses in New York State, directly benefiting individuals with serious mental illness by providing free, community-based support services. It requires clubhouses to be accredited, offer voluntary membership, and provide integrated support for employment, housing, healthcare, and social engagement. The Office of Mental Health must develop a statewide implementation plan within one year and oversee biennial reporting from clubhouses on membership, employment outcomes, housing, and crisis responses. Clubhouses must operate as non-clinical therapeutic communities emphasizing work, mutual support, and connection to broader healthcare services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes mental health clubhouses providing integrated healthcare support, employment, and housing services under state oversight, directly advancing mental health care access and community-based treatment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 145: Makes the provisions of Kendra's law permanent

This bill permanently extends Kendra's Law, which requires court-ordered outpatient treatment for individuals with serious mental illness who have been involved in the criminal justice system. It removes the existing expiration date (June 30, 2027) from the law, making its provisions permanent. The bill directly affects people with severe mental illness who are subject to court-ordered treatment under Kendra's Law. Key provision: eliminating the temporary nature of the law, ensuring continued access to mandated outpatient care for eligible individuals without a sunset date.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill permanently extends Kendra's Law, requiring court-ordered outpatient treatment for individuals with serious mental illness in the criminal justice system, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermanently extends court-ordered outpatient mental health treatment for severe mental illness, strengthening continuity of care and support services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6730: Establishes integrated community mental health clinics

Relates to establishing integrated community mental health clinics to provide services to address mental health issues, anger management issues, substance abuse issues and isolation issues.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates integrated clinics specifically for mental health services, directly advancing healthcare access and treatment as defined in the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3928: Relates to the releasing of individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness; repealer

Relates to releasing individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness which is likely to result in harm to such individual or others.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables mental health diversion from bail system, aligning with reform goals to reduce incarceration for mental health issues.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables mental health access by allowing non-monetary bail for screenings/hospitalization, improving patient access to mental health services per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 5484: Relates to establishing a statewide person-centered mental health services work group

Establishes a statewide person-centered mental health services work group to improve statewide mental health planning and outcomes to achieve a person-centered, prevention-first integrated and tiered system of care for holistic health and wellness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes work group to improve mental health services planning/outcomes, advancing person-centered care per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1327: Relates to the releasing of individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness; repealer

Relates to releasing individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness which is likely to result in harm to such individual or others.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables mental health diversion from jail, aligning with reform goals to reduce unnecessary incarceration and protect civil rights.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables mental health treatment access via non-monetary bail, supporting mental health services by removing financial barriers to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Public Health

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 489: Refers individuals to appropriate service providers for substance use disorders

Refers individuals to appropriate service providers that are able to provide services to such individual within seventy-two hours for substance use disorders.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates timely referrals for substance use disorder treatment, improving patient access to healthcare services within 72 hours.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1797: Establishes the office of addiction and mental health services

This bill creates a new "Office of Addiction and Mental Health Services" in New York by merging the existing Office of Mental Health and Office of Addiction Services and Supports. It integrates care for individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or both under one office, replacing outdated references to previous agencies. The office will be led by a single commissioner with dual authority, supported by two deputy commissioners focused on addiction and mental health services, respectively. This structural change aims to streamline service delivery and coordination for people seeking treatment for co-occurring conditions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates integrated office for mental health/addiction services, advancing care coordination and strengthening public health infrastructure within healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6584: Relates to allowing for certain rules and regulations to be waived in order to promulgate collaboration between mental health providers to develop programs for the benefit of the mentally ill

Allows for certain rules and regulations to be waived in order to promulgate collaboration between mental health providers to develop programs for the benefit of the mentally ill.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables mental health provider collaboration via regulatory waivers to develop programs for the mentally ill, directly supporting mental health services as a healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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