New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 1543: Expands the definition of mental health care provider for purposes of certain sex offenses committed during a treatment session, consultation, interview, or examination

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

Plain-language summary

S 1543 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands the definition of mental health care provider for purposes of certain sex offenses committed during a treatment session, consultation, interview, or examination. Primary sponsor: Nathalia Fernández (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nathalia Fernández (Democratic).