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NY S 8695

in committee

Relates to joint certification of certified community behavioral health clinics

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 8695 pass?

Not yet. NY S 8695 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH

What is NY S 8695 about?

Provides for administrative review when applying for an additional certification by applicants to become certified community behavioral health clinics if such applicant is already certified by either the department of mental health or the office of addiction services and supports and is in good standing for five or more years.

Who sponsors NY S 8695?

Pete Harckham is the primary sponsor of NY S 8695.

Description

Provides for administrative review when applying for an additional certification by applicants to become certified community behavioral health clinics if such applicant is already certified by either the department of mental health or the office of addiction services and supports and is in good standing for five or more years.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
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Sponsors

  • Pete Harckhamprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S8695?summary=&detail=

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