A00279Introduced in the Assembly
Requires parity in the mental and physical health treatment of the residents of New York state; provides that both mental and physical health "will be matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions".
Introduced by Didi Barrett, District 106
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires parity in the mental and physical health treatment of the residents of New York state; provides that both mental and physical health "will be matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions".
Where it stands
opinion referred to judiciary
January 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Mental Health Committee: Favorable refer to committee Judiciary · February 25, 2025
13
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Brown | 12 | Yes |
| Sam Berger | 27 | Yes |
| Jo Simon | 52 | Yes |
| Monique Chandler-Waterman | 58 | Yes |
| Eddie Gibbs | 68 | Yes |
| Manny De Los Santos | 72 | Yes |
| Chantel Jackson | 79 | Yes |
| Yudelka Tapia | 86 | Yes |
| Christopher Eachus | 99 | Yes |
| Brian Maher | 101 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to mental health
to attorney-general for opinion
opinion referred to judiciary
reported referred to judiciary
referred to judiciary
to attorney-general for opinion
opinion referred to judiciary
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