A new bill introduced in the New York State Senate proposes to streamline oversight of podiatrists, chiropractors, and psychologists who treat injured workers under the state’s workers’ compensation system.
Senate Bill 8240, sponsored by Senator Ramos at the request of the Workers’ Compensation Board, was introduced on May 27, 2025, during the 2025-2026 legislative session. The legislation aims to amend the workers’ compensation law by removing what it calls “parallel processes” for the authorization of certain healthcare providers.
The bill proposes the repeal of existing statutory provisions that establish separate practice committees for podiatry, chiropractic, and