New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1856: Requires the development of mental illness training for providers of temporary housing
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1856 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the development of mental illness training for providers of temporary housing. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance, in conjunction with the office of mental health and the office of children and family services, to develop a mental illness training course to be utilized by providers of temporary housing assistance to focus on recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Rosenthal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Manny De Los Santos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
“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 WAYS AND MEANS
- REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
- REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES