New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8183: Relates to requirements for certain mental health practitioners to be issued privilege to diagnose and develop assessment-based treatment plans
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8183 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requirements for certain mental health practitioners to be issued privilege to diagnose and develop assessment-based treatment plans. Primary sponsor: Harry Bronson (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides alternate education and experience requirements for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychoanalysts licensed prior to 06/24/2027, to be issued privilege to diagnose and develop assessment-based treatment plans; removes fees for application for such diagnostic privileges.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Bronson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 138 |
| Sam Berger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Dana Levenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 95 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| 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 HIGHER EDUCATION
- PRINT NUMBER 8183A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION