Healthcare (Mental Health)

died · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 7136: Enacts the psychology interjurisdictional compact

Adopts the psychology interjurisdictional compact to increase public access to psychological services by allowing telepsychological practice and temporary in-person services across state lines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases mental health access via telepsychology across state lines, directly supporting patient access to psychological services as defined in healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5123: Provides an incarcerated individual time for mental health services

Provides that, to the extent practicable, any incarcerated individual who is receiving mental health services or participating in a mental health program shall not have the time spent participating in such mental health services or programs deducted from any other activity time such incarcerated individual receives.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnsures mental health program time isn't deducted from other activities, supporting rehabilitation in corrections as part of criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures incarcerated individuals retain activity time while receiving mental health services, directly supporting access to mental health care without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1000: Relates to involuntary emergency admission of persons alleged to be mentally ill

Enacts "Jesse's law" to provide that a person subject to involuntary emergency admission for immediate observation, care, and treatment of mental illness shall have the right to select the hospital they are admitted to.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill grants mental health patients right to choose hospital for emergency admission, protecting patient rights and improving access to care in mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3176: Requires the commissioner of education to develop model mental health screenings for students and associated guidelines to assist school mental health screeners to perform mental health screening services

Requires the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the commissioner of health and the commissioner of mental health, to develop model mental health screenings for students and associated guidelines to assist school mental health screeners to perform mental health screening services to identify concerns in students' mental health.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires mental health screening guidelines for students, enhancing student support services within schools per education topic description.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates development of model mental health screenings and guidelines for school screeners to identify student mental health concerns, directly advancing mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7050: Establishes a co-occurring disorders patient bill of rights

This bill establishes a "co-occurring disorders patient bill of rights" requiring state agencies (including mental health, social services, corrections, and education departments) to implement 11 specific rights for individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders. It directly affects patients and families by guaranteeing nondiscrimination, accurate diagnosis, integrated treatment matched to needs, continuity of care, family involvement, prevention access, peer support, and safe housing. Key mechanisms include mandating evidence-based services, requiring providers to be adequately resourced, and ensuring transparency through consumer input. The bill applies across all treatment settings - hospitals, schools, community programs - and takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirectly requires corrections departments to implement integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders, promoting rehabilitation and rights within criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates 11 patient rights for co-occurring disorders, directly protecting patients and supporting integrated mental health/substance use services per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · New York · Senate Jan 22, 2025

J 202: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Mental Health Month in the State of New York

This Senate Resolution (J 202) asks Governor Hochul to officially designate May 2025 as Mental Health Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or programs but requests a symbolic proclamation to raise public awareness about mental health. The resolution highlights statistics on mental illness prevalence, treatment gaps, and suicide risks to underscore the importance of awareness. It directly affects New Yorkers by promoting community recognition of mental health challenges during this designated month.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution requests symbolic proclamation for Mental Health Month to raise awareness, aligning with promoting mental health services under healthcare topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1080: Relates to hospitalization, care coordination, and assisted outpatient treatment for persons with mental illness

S 1080, the "Supportive Interventions Act," updates New York's mental health laws to improve outpatient treatment access for people with severe mental illness who may not recognize their need for care. It revises definitions of "likely to result in serious harm" to explicitly include risks like untreated psychosis, self-neglect, and psychiatric deterioration - expanding beyond current narrow interpretations. The bill requires clinicians to assess whether a person could adhere to outpatient treatment and consider long-term health impacts before recommending involuntary hospitalization. This aims to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, support community integration, and strengthen the existing Kendra's Law assisted outpatient treatment program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands outpatient mental health access by broadening criteria for assisted treatment, improving patient access to care under mental health services95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5024: Requires the department of education to develop school health and mental health professionals to student ratios in public schools

Requires the department of education to develop school health and mental health professionals to student ratios in public schools for students who do not receive services pursuant to the individuals with disabilities education act.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates development of health/mental health professional-to-student ratios, enhancing student access to support services and aligning with educational access and student program support.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates developing school mental health professional-to-student ratios, directly advancing access to mental health services for students outside IDEA coverage.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Special Education Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7504: Includes policies and procedures for responding to students having mental health crises in school safety plans

Includes policies and procedures for responding to students having mental health crises in a manner that does not include contacting law enforcement unless implied or direct threats of violence or other criminal activity is involved in school safety plans.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reduces law enforcement involvement in non-violent mental health crises, aligning with criminal justice reform by minimizing unnecessary criminalization and promoting alternative responses.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes school protocols for mental health crises without law enforcement, enhancing student safety and support within educational environment90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates school safety plans to address mental health crises via healthcare services, avoiding law enforcement - directly supports mental health access in schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 21: Relates to coverage for children for services related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental, nervous or emotional disorders or ailments

Requires insurance policies to provide coverage for services related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental, nervous or emotional disorders or ailments; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for children's mental health services, expanding access to mental health care and directly supporting healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health

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