New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 11315: Requires SUNY and CUNY institutions which offer a master of social work degree program to offer a maternal mental health elective course to students
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 11315 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires SUNY and CUNY institutions which offer a master of social work degree program to offer a maternal mental health elective course to students. Primary sponsor: Rules Committee. It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 11, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires SUNY and CUNY institutions which offer a master of social work degree program to offer a maternal mental health elective course to students to provide comprehensive training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and instruct students how to apply best practices in screening, referral and treatment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rules Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sam Berger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Harry Bronson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 138 |
| Dana Levenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 95 |
| Nily Rozic | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Tommy John Schiavoni | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 1 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Tony Simone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION