New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1589: Provides for mental health screening and creating a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder is proximately caused by employment for law enforcement officers and emergency medical personnel
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1589 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for mental health screening and creating a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder is proximately caused by employment for law enforcement officers and emergency medical personnel. Primary sponsor: Sarah Clark (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides for mental health screening; creates a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder is proximately caused by employment for law enforcement officers and emergency medical services personnel.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Clark | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 136 |
“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 MENTAL HEALTH
- REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH