Amends the definition of mental health care provider for purposes of sex offenses

Summary

The bill revises the definition of “mental health care provider” used in New York’s sex‑offense statutes, adding several categories of licensed and registered clinicians. It applies to anyone who holds, is required to hold, or presents themselves as a licensed physician, psychologist, nurse, social worker, mental health counselor, or marriage and family therapist under specified education‑law articles. The change clarifies which professionals are covered when the law addresses sexual offenses involving mental health care.

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