New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 8839: Prevents discrimination by insurers based on an individual's mental health or substance use disorder

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO INSURANCE

Plain-language summary

A 8839 is a bill introduced in the New York House on June 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prevents discrimination by insurers based on an individual's mental health or substance use disorder. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INSURANCE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). 17 co-sponsors.