New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8286: Establishes staffing standards for physical therapists and therapist assistants, occupational therapists and therapy assistants, respiratory therapists and therapy technicians and recreational therapists

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

Plain-language summary

S 8286 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes staffing standards for physical therapists and therapist assistants, occupational therapists and therapy assistants, respiratory therapists and therapy technicians and recreational therapists. Primary sponsor: Joe Addabbo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Addabbo (Democratic).