New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9488: Authorizes occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to be eligible for a limited permit prior to graduation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9488 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to be eligible for a limited permit prior to graduation. Primary sponsor: Toby Stavisky (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to be eligible for a limited permit once they meet all requirements for admission to the licensing examination instead of after graduating.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Stavisky | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“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