New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8561: Relates to mental health counseling licensure and the submission of supervised experience verification

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

Plain-language summary

S 8561 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on October 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to mental health counseling licensure and the submission of supervised experience verification. Primary sponsor: Chris Ryan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Chris Ryan (Democratic).