New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 817: Requires mental health evaluations for participants in substance use disorder treatment programs
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 817 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires mental health evaluations for participants in substance use disorder treatment programs. Primary sponsor: Phil Steck (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 18, 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 commissioner of the office of addiction services and supports to require mental health evaluations for participants in substance use disorder treatment programs and to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate such requirement.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Steck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| Rebecca Kassay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Al Stirpe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 127 |
“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 ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
- REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE