A05545Introduced in the Assembly
Directs the office of mental health to establish programs for the training and development of persons capable of providing coaching and support to individuals under treatment plans developed by licensed mental health practitioners, including but not limited to a process of issuing, either directly or through contract, credentials for qualified mental health associates.
Introduced by Jo Simon, District 52
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Directs the office of mental health to establish programs for the training and development of persons capable of providing coaching and support to individuals under treatment plans developed by licensed mental health practitioners, including but not limited to a process of issuing, either directly or through contract, credentials for qualified mental health associates.
Where it stands
referred to codes
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Mental Health Committee: Favorable refer to committee Codes · May 20, 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
amend and recommit to mental health
print number 5545a
reported referred to codes
referred to codes
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