New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 10940: Amends the definition of mental health care provider for purposes of sex offenses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 10940 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Amends the definition of mental health care provider for purposes of sex offenses. Primary sponsor: Didi Barrett (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the definition of mental health care provider for purposes of sex offenses to include persons who are, or are required to be, licensed or registered or holds themselves out to be licensed or registered, or provides services as if they were licensed or registered as a physician, psychologist, professional nurse, clinical social worker, master social worker under the supervision of a physician, psychologist or licensed clinical social worker, licensed mental health counselor or a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Barrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 106 |
| Michael Cashman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
- PRINT NUMBER 10940A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES