New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 1717: Removes limits on licensed physical therapists treating patients without a referral

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

S 1717 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Removes limits on licensed physical therapists treating patients without a referral. Primary sponsor: Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families). 7 co-sponsors.