Healthcare (Substance Abuse)

passed · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 3883: Relates to dispensing certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder

Relates to dispensing certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder during certain emergency medical treatment, or to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables emergency dispensing of controlled substances for substance use disorder treatment, improving access to care for a critical healthcare need.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3116: Requires health practitioners to discuss with patients the risks associated with certain pain medications before prescribing such medications

Requires health practitioners to discuss with patients the risks associated with certain pain medications before prescribing such medications; requires that for the first opioid analgesic prescription of a calendar year the prescribing physician shall counsel the patient on the risks of overdose.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates risk discussion and overdose counseling for opioid prescriptions, enhancing patient safety and informed consent, directly protecting patient rights in healthcare delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2310: Relates to requiring mental health practitioners to receive training on substance use disorder, the specific needs of the substance use disorder community and co-occurring disorders

Requires mental health practitioners to receive training on substance use disorder, the specific needs of the substance use disorder community and co-occurring disorders.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates training for mental health practitioners on substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders, directly strengthening mental health service quality and addressing specific patient needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 5105: Directs the commissioner of the office of addiction services and supports to promulgate rules and regulations for providers operating in rural locations

Directs the commissioner of the office of addiction services and supports to promulgate rules and regulations for providers operating in rural locations while taking into account the extra challenges encountered by such providers, including but not limited to, increased and additional expenses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects rules for rural addiction providers addressing cost challenges, improving access to healthcare services in underserved areas.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8153: Requires opioid antagonists in student gathering places at colleges and universities and requires college and university emergency medical services to carry opioid antagonists

Requires opioid antagonists in student gathering places at colleges and universities; requires college and university emergency medical services to carry and have readily available opioid antagonists.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires opioid antagonists in campus emergency services to reverse overdoses, directly enhancing public health emergency response and patient safety in healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5106: Requires certain SUNY and CUNY schools to establish substance use recovery housing programs

Requires SUNY and CUNY schools with at least twenty-five percent of its undergraduate students living on campus to establish substance use recovery housing programs which shall include on-site counseling, mentoring, and peer support.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires substance use recovery housing with counseling/peer support, promoting rehabilitation to reduce recidivism - core criminal justice reform element.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates recovery housing with counseling at SUNY/CUNY, supporting student well-being and access to higher education through expanded support services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates substance use recovery housing with on-site counseling/peer support, directly expanding mental health services access for students at SUNY/CUNY schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6730: 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 creates integrated clinics specifically for mental health services, directly advancing healthcare access and treatment as defined in the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5374: Establishes a wound care kit and xylazine test strip distribution

Establishes a wound care kit and xylazine test strip distribution program to supply wound care kits designed for the treatment of injection-related wounds and skin and soft tissue infections, and xylazine test strips, to individuals with a substance use disorder or who are otherwise at risk of drug use, free of charge; prohibits facilities from collecting personally identifying information on such individuals; prohibits police from targeting individuals receiving wound care kits or xylazine test strips under such program.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits police targeting of individuals receiving harm reduction resources, reducing criminalization of substance use and protecting civil rights per criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides free wound care kits and xylazine test strips to substance use disorder patients, improving access to treatment for injection-related injuries without barriers like ID collection or police targeting.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Policing Substance Abuse

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 55: Enacts the overdose prevention and recovery act

Enacts the overdose prevention and recovery act; directs that at least twenty percent of funds from the opioid stewardship fund shall be invested in recovery services and supports; requires an annual report to the legislature regarding funds distributed from the opioid stewardship fund; makes the opioid stewardship fund permanent.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects 20% of opioid fund to recovery services, expanding public health access for addiction treatment under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7746: Relates to labeling prescription bottles of opioids

This bill requires pharmacies to affix a specific warning label on all prescription bottles containing opioids. The label must clearly state: "Warning. This drug is highly addictive. Please consult your pharmacist or physician before using." It directly affects pharmacies dispensing opioids and patients receiving these medications. The law mandates this labeling requirement for all opioid prescriptions, effective 90 days after enactment, with immediate rulemaking authority for implementation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates opioid warning labels to inform patients about addiction risks, enhancing public health safety and patient awareness per bill's explicit requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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