New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8734: Enacts the individual counseling rate enhancement act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8734 is a bill introduced in the New York House on June 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the individual counseling rate enhancement act. Primary sponsor: Phil Steck (Democratic). It lists 2 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 a rate enhancement for reimbursement of individual psychotherapy services provided by a mental health counselor, a clinical social worker, or a psychologist where such services are provided in an outpatient substance use disorder clinic.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Steck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| Judy Griffin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| 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
- PRINT NUMBER 8734A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
- REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
- REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE