New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 9289: Relates to reports of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental health professionals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 9289 is a bill introduced in the New York House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to reports of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental health professionals. Primary sponsor: Paula Kay (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts police and peace officers receiving treatment from mandatory reporting of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental health professionals, unless the mental health professional determines, based on reasonable professional judgment, that the condition impairs such person's ability to perform their job duties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Kay | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
| Joe Angelino | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 121 |
| Sam Berger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Marianne Buttenschon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| Brian Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Alicia Hyndman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
“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 MENTAL HEALTH
- REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH