New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8081: Relates to requirements for certain mental health practitioners to be issued privilege to diagnose and develop assessment-based treatment plans

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

Plain-language summary

S 8081 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requirements for certain mental health practitioners to be issued privilege to diagnose and develop assessment-based treatment plans. Primary sponsor: Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families). 2 co-sponsors.