New YorkProposal addresses supervised mental health practice after applications
The proposal addresses limits on services by supervised master's-level applicants for up to 90 days after they submit both applications and fees.
What it does
The proposal refers to limits on services by supervised workers with a required master's degree for up to 90 days after they submit license and limited-permit applications and pay both fees.
Argument forIf the provision allows practice during this period, applicants who file both applications and pay both fees could keep serving clients under supervision for up to 90 days.
Argument againstThe 90-day limit could leave supervised workers unsure whether they may keep serving clients after that period.
More detail
The proposed addition refers to limits on services provided by certain supervised workers for up to 90 days. The provision concerns people with the master's-level degree required for licensure under this article who work under supervision. The text refers to a person with a master's-level degree required for licensure who works under supervision. The 90-day period is tied to submitting the license application and fee, and the limited-permit application and fee. The 90-day period follows submission of both applications and fees. If enacted, the act would take effect on January 1 after it becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 2REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATIONIntroduced
Mental Health