New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9997: Relates to physical therapist assistants
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9997 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to physical therapist assistants. Primary sponsor: Toby Stavisky (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): RETURNED TO SENATE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Changes the definition of continuous supervision in relation to physical therapist assistants in both the home care setting and school setting by eliminating the joint visit requirement with the patient by the supervising licensed physical therapist and the licensed physical therapist assistant.
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
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- PASSED ASSEMBLY
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.613
- SUBSTITUTED FOR A11220
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.926
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION