New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1543: Expands the definition of mental health care provider for purposes of certain sex offenses committed during a treatment session, consultation, interview, or examination
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1543 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands the definition of mental health care provider for purposes of certain sex offenses committed during a treatment session, consultation, interview, or examination. Primary sponsor: Nathalia Fernández (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the definition of mental health care provider to include licensed psychoanalysts, creative arts therapists and behavior analysts for purposes of certain sex offenses committed during a treatment session, consultation, interview, or examination.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathalia Fernández | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“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 CODES
- PRINT NUMBER 1543A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES