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New YorkS 48922025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relates to physical therapist assistants

Sponsored By: Toby Ann Stavisky (Democratic)

Became Law

HIGHER EDUCATION

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

New limits and remote supervision for physical therapist assistants

Beginning one year after this act becomes law, physical therapist assistants work under continuous supervision by a licensed physical therapist. The therapist does not need to be on site, but must be available to consult with the assistant or patient within a reasonable time set by the Commissioner. Assistants cannot evaluate or test patients, interpret results, or plan or change a plan of care.

Staffing cap for therapist assistants, hospital exception

Beginning one year after this act becomes law, one physical therapist may supervise no more than four assistants, with details set by the Commissioner’s rules. Hospitals may employ assistants and name supervising therapists. The 4-to-1 limit does not apply in hospitals when supervision is adequate for patient health and safety.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Toby Ann Stavisky

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Joseph A. Griffo

    Republican • Senate

  • Lea Webb

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nathalia Fernandez

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 70 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/28/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 59 • No: 1

committee vote • 3/4/2025

Higher Education Committee Vote

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.549

    11/21/2025Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    11/17/2025Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/12/2025House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/12/2025House

  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.132

    5/12/2025House

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A7832

    5/12/2025House

  7. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

    4/28/2025House

  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    4/28/2025Senate

  9. PASSED SENATE

    4/28/2025Senate

  10. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4892B

    3/20/2025Senate

  11. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4892A

    3/19/2025Senate

  12. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    3/10/2025Senate

  13. 2ND REPORT CAL.

    3/5/2025Senate

  14. 1ST REPORT CAL.458

    3/4/2025Senate

  15. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

    2/14/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Amendment B

    3/20/2025

    PDF

  • Amendment A

    3/19/2025

    PDF

  • Original

    2/14/2025

    PDF

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