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S 6887

Requires the office of mental health to conduct a study on utilizing the therapeutic techniques studied by the research and recognition project for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham

OMH must study RRP PTSD therapies to guide future state policy, program development, and possible adoption of proven techniques.

REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
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Bill Summary · S 6887

Summary of Senate Bill S 6887

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 6887
  • Title: Requires the office of mental health to conduct a study on utilizing the therapeutic techniques studied by the Research and Recognition Project for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Primary Purpose: Directs the New York Office of Mental Health (OMH) to study the therapeutic techniques studied by the Research and Recognition Project (RRP) for PTSD treatment.
  • Introduced: March 26, 2025
  • Status: REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
  • Sponsor: Pete Harckham (primary)

Key Provisions

  • Requires OMH to conduct a study focused on the therapeutic techniques studied by the Research and Recognition Project as they pertain to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  • The bill’s text would determine the scope, methodology, and outcomes of the study (not detailed in the provided summary).
  • The act would likely specify reporting requirements or timelines to present findings to the Legislature, though exact details are not included here.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary agency impact: New York Office of Mental Health (OMH) would be responsible for carrying out the study.
  • Population impact: Individuals with PTSD could benefit indirectly if the study informs future policy, program development, or adoption of RRP techniques within state mental health services.
  • Stakeholders potentially impacted by study findings: PTSD treatment providers, healthcare systems, state-funded mental health programs, and advocacy groups focused on trauma care.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative action to date: 2025-03-26 – Referred to the Mental Health committee (listed twice in the same date, indicating formal referral action).
  • Timeline for completion or reporting is not provided in the available summary. The bill, as introduced, establishes a study but does not specify a completion date within the information given.
  • Related legislative activity: The bill has prior-session related bills and companion measures:
    • A 8377 (prior-session)
    • S 8418 (prior-session)
    • A 4654 (companion) [listed twice, indicating multiple Assembly versions or duplicates]

Related Bills and Context

  • The presence of related bills and companion measures suggests ongoing interest in exploring PTSD treatment approaches and the integration of research-based therapies into state practice.
  • These related bills may offer context on potential downstream actions, such as adopting recommendations or creating programs to implement RRP techniques if the study yields favorable results.

Notes for Readers

  • This summary reflects the information provided. If enacted, the bill would initiate a formal study by OMH; details such as study scope, methodology, reporting requirements, and funding are not specified in the available data and would be in the full bill text.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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