Healthcare (Substance Abuse)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4258: Requires certain locations and venues maintain a supply of opioid antagonists

This bill requires nightlife venues, sports centers, theaters, concert halls, and amusement parks to maintain an unexpired supply of opioid antagonist nasal spray and have at least two staff members trained in identifying opioid overdoses and administering the medication during operations. These requirements are established through new public health guidelines under state law. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment, focusing on improving immediate response to opioid overdoses in high-traffic public spaces.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates opioid antagonist availability and staff training in venues, directly improving emergency response to overdoses as a public health measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 4640: Relates to onsite overdose response services and requires certain locations and venues to maintain a supply of opioid antagonists

Authorizes the commissioner of health to establish standards for approval of onsite overdose response services; requires nightlife establishments, sporting or event centers, theaters, concert venues, and amusement parks to maintain a supply of opioid antagonists; provides that emergency use of opioid antagonist is covered by good Samaritan law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates opioid antagonist availability in public venues to address overdose crises, improving emergency access to life-saving treatment95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · New York · Assembly Jan 12, 2026

A 265: Relates to the availability of opioid reversal agents

Relates to the availability of opioid reversal agents; requires the department of health to make available any formulation and dosage of opioid reversal agent approved by the federal food and drug administration.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates availability of FDA-approved opioid reversal agents, improving emergency access to life-saving treatment for opioid overdoses, directly supporting public health response to opioid crisis.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1896: Relates to establishing a training program for first responders for responding to victims of suspected drug overdose and the administration of opioid antagonists

Establishes a training program for first responders for responding to victims of suspected drug overdose and the administration of opioid antagonists.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes first responder training for opioid overdose response and antagonist administration, directly improving emergency public health services and patient access in healthcare crisis.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4062: Provides standards for correctional facilities in relation to medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders

Provides standards for correctional facilities in relation to medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders and the testing for opioid use when an individual is first incarcerated.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes MAT standards in prisons, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform elements.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes healthcare standards for medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorders in correctional facilities, directly improving access to evidence-based healthcare services for a vulnerable population.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 56: Establishes a drug checking program

Establishes through the department of health a drug checking services program to allow individuals to bring drugs or controlled substances and have them tested for contaminants, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds; requires the department to establish public health surveillance of the unregulated drug supply; provides exemptions for participants in the drug checking program from certain controlled substance offenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides exemptions from controlled substance offenses for drug checking participants, reducing criminalization and aligning with harm reduction reform in criminal justice.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes public health surveillance for drug safety, reducing health risks from contaminants and aligning with harm reduction strategies in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3058: Requires certain locations and venues maintain a supply of opioid antagonists

This bill requires nightlife venues, sports/event centers, theaters, concert halls, and amusement parks to maintain a supply of unexpired opioid antagonist nasal spray (overdose reversal medication) and to have at least two staff members trained to identify opioid overdoses and administer the medication during operating hours. It directly affects these specific types of public venues by mandating concrete safety measures to respond to opioid overdoses on-site. The key provisions are the requirement for both the medication supply and trained personnel, with guidelines to be established by the health commissioner. The bill aims to improve immediate response capacity at high-attendance locations where opioid use may occur.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates opioid antagonist availability and staff training at public venues to address overdose emergencies, directly advancing public health safety measures within healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates opioid overdose response training and equipment in venues, improving workplace safety for staff per Labor & Employment topic's workplace safety component.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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signed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 329: Relates to setting integrated behavioral health services

Authorizes the commissioner of the office of mental health, and the office of addiction services and support to jointly establish a single set of licensing standards and requirements for the construction, operation, reporting and surveillance of integrated behavioral health services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes unified licensing standards for outpatient centers, enhancing regulatory oversight and quality of healthcare services including mental health and addiction programs.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 9001: Establishes a medetomidine, benzodiazepine, nitazenes, and/or other harmful contaminants test strip program

Directs the commissioner of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services to establish a program for individuals to receive free drug test strips to detect the presence of medetomidine, benzodiazepine, nitazenes, and/or other harmful contaminants; directs the commissioner of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services, in cooperation with the commissioner of the department of health, to develop and conduct a public awareness and educational campaign on the dangers of medetomidine, benzodiazepine, nitazenes, and/or other harmful contaminants.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes free drug test strips and public awareness campaign to detect harmful contaminants, advancing public health initiatives by preventing drug-related health risks.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1888: Relates to addiction counseling services for incarcerated individuals

S 1888 requires New York state correctional facilities to establish addiction counseling programs for incarcerated individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders following medical screening. The bill mandates that facilities partner with the Office of Addiction Services and Supports to create individualized treatment plans, though participation is voluntary. It also extends these requirements to county jails through new standards for equivalent counseling services. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment. This directly affects incarcerated people with substance use disorders in both state and county correctional facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates addiction counseling in correctional facilities and jails for substance use disorders, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates addiction counseling services for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders, expanding access to treatment and supporting mental health services per healthcare topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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