Healthcare (Substance Abuse)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4438: Establishes integrated community mental health clinics

Relates to establishing integrated community mental health clinics to provide services to address mental health issues, anger management issues, substance abuse issues and isolation issues.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes integrated community mental health clinics to address mental health, substance abuse, and anger management, directly advancing mental health services within healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6503: Provides for the establishment, incorporation and certification of addiction and substance abuse facilities in the city of New York

This bill amends New York's mental hygiene law to require the state commissioner to collect and publicly share data on substance abuse facilities operating in New York City (population over 1 million) by community board. It mandates that this data, updated regularly on the commissioner's website, be used when reviewing applications for new facility certifications. The bill directly affects substance use disorder service providers seeking approval in NYC and the Department of Mental Hygiene. It creates a transparent data-driven process for facility approvals without changing treatment standards or funding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates data collection and public transparency for substance abuse facility certifications, strengthening oversight and access to mental health services under New York's mental hygiene law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 6897: Requires rates paid for rehabilitation and opioid treatment be pursuant to certain fee schedules published by the office of addiction services and supports

Requires rates paid for rehabilitation and opioid treatment be pursuant to certain fee schedules published by the office of addiction services and supports.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates fee schedules for rehabilitation and opioid treatment, directly supporting criminal justice reform by ensuring structured funding for substance abuse programs that reduce recidivism.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates standardized reimbursement rates for opioid/rehab services, ensuring consistent funding and access to critical addiction treatment programs under state oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2587: Designates services to be provided by a jail-based substance use disorder treatment, peer led recovery support services, and transition services program as essential medical care services

Designates services to be provided by a jail-based substance use disorder treatment, peer led recovery support services, and transition services program as essential medical care services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDesignates jail-based substance use treatment as essential medical care, advancing rehabilitation programs and reducing recidivism in criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDesignates jail-based substance use disorder and recovery services as essential medical care, expanding access to critical health services per healthcare policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 1817: Requires the office of addiction services and supports to encourage, aid, and facilitate clinical research into the use of ibogaine in drug treatment

Requires the office of addiction services and supports to encourage, aid, and facilitate clinical research into the use of ibogaine in drug treatment for heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine addiction.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes clinical research for ibogaine-based addiction treatment, advancing healthcare options for substance use disorders under public health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 25, 2026

A 8518: Requires insurance coverage of outpatient problem gambling services

Bill A 8518 requires insurance companies to provide outpatient coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of problem gambling services. This directly affects individuals with medical, major medical, or similar comprehensive insurance coverage, as well as their insurance providers. The bill amends existing insurance law to explicitly include problem gambling services within covered substance use disorder treatments. It also mandates that financial requirements and treatment limitations for problem gambling services cannot be more restrictive than those applied to substantially all other medical and surgical benefits covered by the policy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for outpatient problem gambling services, expanding health coverage for a mental health treatment under substance use disorder provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 8948: Relates to the distribution of educational materials regarding the misuse of and addiction to prescription drugs in counties with the most prevalent prescription substance use disorder

Relates to the distribution of educational materials regarding the misuse of and addiction to prescription drugs in counties with the most prevalent prescription substance use disorder.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDistributes educational materials on opioid addiction prevention, a public health initiative addressing a healthcare crisis in high-abuse counties.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1917: Relates to the training requirements for prescribers of certain pain medications

This bill requires prescribers of certain pain medications to complete updated training focused on safe prescribing practices. The training must cover pain management, addiction prevention, overdose reduction techniques, and buprenorphine prescribing, with new requirements applying to license renewals after July 1, 2026. The Health Department must establish and publish standards for approved training courses in consultation with education and addiction services agencies. These changes aim to integrate addiction treatment knowledge into routine pain management training for prescribers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires prescribers to complete updated training on safe prescribing, addiction prevention, and overdose reduction to improve patient safety and public health outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 20, 2026

A 8714: Requires the superintendent of financial services to audit certain reports to ensure such insurers are in full compliance with federal and state mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements

Requires the superintendent of financial services to audit certain reports to ensure such insurers are in full compliance with federal and state mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires audits to ensure insurers comply with mental health parity laws, protecting patient access to equal coverage under federal/state requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 4747: Establishes an intensive addiction recovery and mental health integrated services pilot program

Establishes an intensive addiction recovery and mental health integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and mental health integrated services to individuals with significant addiction and mental health issues who have had multiple and frequent treatment episodes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates integrated addiction/mental health pilot program to expand access for high-need individuals, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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