New YorkCertain applicants could practice mental health work under supervision
Certain applicants who meet application and fee requirements could practice as mental health practitioners under supervision for a limited time.
What it does
Certain applicants who meet application and fee requirements could practice as mental health practitioners under supervision for a limited time.
Argument forEligible applicants who meet the application and fee rules may gain a temporary path to practice under supervision.
Argument againstA temporary supervised practice route could leave clients relying on someone whose work still requires oversight.
More detail
The bill would allow some people to practice as mental health practitioners under supervision for a limited period. The provision applies to certain people seeking to practice as mental health practitioners under supervision. Applicants must meet the application and fee requirements. The supervised practice period would be limited, but the available text does not specify its length.
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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 30REFERRED TO RULESIntroduced
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