New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5773: Authorizes licensed creative arts therapists to bill Medicaid directly for their services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5773 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes licensed creative arts therapists to bill Medicaid directly for their services. Primary sponsor: Harry Bronson (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes licensed creative arts therapists to bill Medicaid directly for their services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Bronson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 138 |
| Maritza Davila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Emily Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| Judy Griffin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Grace Lee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Nikki Lucas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Amy Paulin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Angelo Santabarbara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| Sarahana Shrestha | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 103 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“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 HEALTH
- REFERRED TO HEALTH