S08165Introduced in the Senate
Requires at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses and for state colleges and universities to update such ratio every five years.
Introduced by Toby Stavisky, District 11
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Official description
Requires at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses and for state colleges and universities to update such ratio every five years.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Higher Education Committee Vote · May 5, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Toby Stavisky | 11 | Yes |
| John Liu | 16 | Yes |
| Andrew Gounardes | 26 | Yes |
| Robert Jackson | 31 | Yes |
| Gustavo Rivera | 33 | Yes |
| Patricia Fahy | 46 | Yes |
| Rachel May | 48 | Yes |
| Peter Oberacker | 51 | Yes |
| Lea Webb | 52 | Yes |
Bill history
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REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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