New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10380 — Requires domestic violence coursework for certain applicants for license and mandatory continuing education classes

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Requires domestic violence coursework for certain mental health license applicants and continuing education classes.

The bill mandates that applicants for various mental health licenses complete coursework on domestic violence. Additionally, those in continuing education for these fields must also fulfill this requirement.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Mental health professionals seeking licenses or continuing education will need to complete domestic violence coursework.

Summary

Requires domestic violence coursework for applicants for license and mandatory continuing education classes for psychology, licensed master social worker, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, and mental health practitioners.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 7603 of the education law.

  • Section 7603 of the education law

    (3-a) Domestic violence coursework: The commissioner shall require applicants for licensure as licensed psychologist to complete no less than three credit hours of graduate-level course work related to domes- tic violence. The commissioner shall require the completion of domestic violence-related continuing education of not less than two hours as part of the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. italics (c-1) Domestic violence coursework: The commissioner shall require applicants for licensure as licensed clinical social workers to complete no less than three credit hours of graduate-level course work related to domestic violence. The commissioner shall require the completion of domestic violence-related continuing education of not less than two hours as part of the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. (c-1) Domestic violence coursework: The commissioner shall require applicants for licensure as licensed mental health counselors to complete no less than three credit hours of graduate-level course work related to domestic violence. (c-1) Domestic violence coursework: The commissioner shall require applicants for licensure as licensed marriage and family therapist to complete no less than three credit hours of graduate-level course work related to domestic violence. The commissioner shall require the completion of domestic violence-related continuing education of not less than two hours as part of the mandatory continuing education require- ments for license renewal.

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Action History

  1. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does S10380 do?
Requires domestic violence coursework for applicants for license and mandatory continuing education classes for psychology, licensed master social worker, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, and mental health practitioners.
Who sponsors S10380?
S10380 is sponsored by Monica Martinez.
What is the current status of S10380?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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