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Bill May 29, 2026

Amends the definition of mental health care provider for purposes of sex offenses

Amends the definition of mental health care provider for purposes of sex offenses to include persons who are, or are required to be, licensed or registered or holds themselves out to be licensed or registered, or provides services as if they were licensed or registered as a physician, psychologist, professional nurse, clinical social worker, master social worker under the supervision of a physician, psychologist or licensed clinical social worker, licensed mental health counselor or a licensed marriage and family therapist.

https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2025-2026/S9858/
Michelle Hinchey State Senator
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