New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 998: Permits telemedicine services for mental and behavioral health issues under the workers' compensation system
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 998 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits telemedicine services for mental and behavioral health issues under the workers' compensation system. Primary sponsor: Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY A949.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits telemedicine services for mental and behavioral health issues under the workers' compensation system; permits one in-person visit within twelve months unless such in-person visit causes undue hardship on a patient.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samra Brouk | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 55 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Pat Fahy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A949
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.983
- REFERRED TO LABOR
- REFERRED TO LABOR