New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8561: Relates to mental health counseling licensure and the submission of supervised experience verification
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8561 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on October 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to mental health counseling licensure and the submission of supervised experience verification. Primary sponsor: Chris Ryan (Democratic). 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.
Relates to requirements to qualify for a license as a licensed mental health counselor and the submission by applicants of supervised experience verification forms.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Ryan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 50 |
“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
- REFERRED TO RULES