New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09389

Introduced
12/19/25  
Refer
12/19/25  

Caption

Creates 10 interagency placement committees throughout the state to recommend treatment and rehabilitation programs or strategies for youths with co-existing mental disabilities; directs such committees to establish a process by which youths can be referred to such committees; directs such committees to submit a report annually to the governor and legislature identifying gaps in treatment and rehabilitation options, and any plans or recommendations to increase such options.

Impact

The establishment of these interagency placement committees is expected to streamline the process of identifying and recommending care for youths with complex mental health needs. By focusing on collaborative efforts among different state agencies, the bill aims to improve access to necessary services, thus ensuring that youths receive sufficient wraparound services. Additionally, the committees will be required to report annually on identified gaps in treatment options and propose strategies for enhancing service availability.

Summary

Bill A09389 aims to address the needs of youths with co-existing mental disabilities by establishing ten interagency placement committees across various regions of New York State. These committees are designed to recommend appropriate treatment and rehabilitation programs specifically tailored for this demographic. Each committee will consist of nine members who possess knowledge about the services available in their respective regions. The bill includes provisions for referring youths to these committees for evaluation and recommendation of suitable interventions.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding Bill A09389 may arise from the allocation of resources and the effectiveness of interagency collaboration. Some stakeholders may question whether the newly established committees will have adequate authority and funding to enact meaningful changes in treatment pathways. Critics may argue about the feasibility of implementing such an expansive joint effort across multiple regions, especially in areas where services are already underfunded or overburdened.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY S04918

Creates 10 interagency placement committees throughout the state to recommend treatment and rehabilitation programs or strategies for youths with co-existing mental disabilities; directs such committees to establish a process by which youths can be referred to such committees; directs such committees to submit a report annually to the governor and legislature identifying gaps in treatment and rehabilitation options, and any plans or recommendations to increase such options.

NY HR253

Directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish a task force and advisory committee on increasing access to drug and alcohol treatment for substance use disorders; and directing the task force to make recommendations to the General Assembly.

NY S08322

Directs the commissioner of health to promulgate rules and regulations requiring the New York state public high school athletic association to establish a central committee, an executive committee, and state sport committees.

NY A08845

Directs the commissioner of health to promulgate rules and regulations requiring the New York state public high school athletic association to establish a central committee, an executive committee, and state sport committees.

NY S08043

Directs the commissioner of mental health to conduct a study of child- and youth-targeted mobile crisis outreach teams in New York state, and deliver a report including the findings and recommendations of such study to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly.

NY S08030

Requires principals convicted of certain animal cruelty offenses undergo a presentencing forensic psychological evaluation and a report be submitted to the court based on such evaluation and to attend counseling, humane education, a rehabilitation program, or other such treatment based on such report.

NY A10826

Requires principals convicted of certain animal cruelty offenses undergo a presentencing forensic psychological evaluation and a report be submitted to the court based on such evaluation and to attend counseling, humane education, a rehabilitation program, or other such treatment based on such report.

NY S08193

Relates to the composition of the interagency task force on human trafficking and when such reports shall be submitted.

NY A05545

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.

NY SB151

Require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.

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