New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5545: Provides for qualified mental health associates
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5545 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for qualified mental health associates. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the office of mental health to establish programs for the training and development of persons capable of providing coaching and support to individuals under treatment plans developed by licensed mental health practitioners, including but not limited to a process of issuing, either directly or through contract, credentials for qualified mental health associates.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Anne Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Angelo Santabarbara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| 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
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
- PRINT NUMBER 5545A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO MENTAL HEALTH
- REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH