BILL NUMBER: S4764A
SPONSOR: LANZA
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to require the commissioner of the department of civil service to
prepare a report on certain civil service titles
 
PURPOSE:
To study the civil service titles for Article 163 mental health practi-
tioners.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
The bill directs the New York State Department of Civil Service to
prepare a report by December 31, 2025 with regard to the classification
and salary of civil service employees licensed under Article 163 of the
State Education Law.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Article 163 Mental Health Practitioners (Mental Health Counselors,
Marriage & Family Therapists, Psychoanalysts and Creative Arts Thera-
pists) currently practice in New York State agencies and state-supported
community-based organizations. This legislation would require the
Department of Civil Service to examine job titles requiring licensure in
these professions to ensure that their classification, compensation, and
career ladders are appropriate.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2023: A.5080 referred to Governmental Operations/S.4764 referred to
Civil Service and Pensions
2021-22: A.7791 referred to Governmental Operations/S.6100 referred to
Civil Service
2020: S.3151 - Referred to Civil Service and Pensions
2019: S.3151 - Committed to Rules
2018: A.8140 - Referred to Governmental Employees / S.8354 - Referred to
Civil Service & Pensions
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This bill shall take effect immediately.