New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 9817: Establishes a private right of action against mental health professionals who engaged in sexual orientation change efforts and revives such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations

In committee Last action April 6, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

Plain-language summary

S 9817 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a private right of action against mental health professionals who engaged in sexual orientation change efforts and revives such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.