New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7522: Prohibits the application of fail-first or step therapy protocols to coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of serious mental health conditions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 7522 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the application of fail-first or step therapy protocols to coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of serious mental health conditions. Primary sponsor: Charles Lavine (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INSURANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the application of fail-first or step therapy protocols to coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of serious mental health conditions; defines serious mental health condition.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Lavine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Chris Eachus | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
| Jen Lunsford | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 135 |
| Angelo Santabarbara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Steve Stern | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Claire Valdez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 37 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“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 INSURANCE
- PRINT NUMBER 7522A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE