New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9817: Establishes a private right of action against mental health professionals who engaged in sexual orientation change efforts and revives such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9817 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a private right of action against mental health professionals who engaged in sexual orientation change efforts and revives such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 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.
Establishes a private right of action against mental health professionals who engaged in sexual orientation change efforts, revives such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations and grants trial preference to such actions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Jabari Brisport | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
“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