New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8532: Provides for the release of patient records by the office of mental health
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8532 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on October 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for the release of patient records by the office of mental health. Primary sponsor: Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
Directs the commissioner to promulgate regulations for the release of certain patient records by the office of mental health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samra Brouk | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 55 |
| James Skoufis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“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 RULES