Healthcare (Substance Abuse)

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7984: Relates to exemptions from the recipient restriction program

Exempts any covered substance use disorder and mental health treatment services and all FDA approved medications for the treatment of substance use disorder, HIV, hepatitis C and mental health conditions, from all recipient restriction program coverage and payment restrictions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts opioid treatment services (methadone/buprenorphine) from coverage restrictions, improving access to essential healthcare services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1987: Requires hospitals to provide medically supervised detoxification services

Requires hospitals to provide medically supervised detoxification services to all patients requiring such services; provides, that if the hospital is at ninety percent capacity or greater, such hospital shall connect the patient to an alternative facility within such patient's network to access such medically supervised detoxification services without any increased risk to the health or life of the patient.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates hospitals provide medically supervised detox services, directly improving patient access to critical healthcare without restrictions or limitations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Substance Abuse

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 489: Refers individuals to appropriate service providers for substance use disorders

Refers individuals to appropriate service providers that are able to provide services to such individual within seventy-two hours for substance use disorders.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates timely referrals for substance use disorder treatment, improving patient access to healthcare services within 72 hours.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3600: Decriminalizes possession of controlled substances, establishes the drug decriminalization task force; repealer

Eliminates criminal and civil penalties for possession of controlled substances; establishes the drug decriminalization task force to develop recommendations for reforming state laws, regulations and practices so that they align with the stated goal of treating substance use disorder as a disease, rather than a criminal behavior.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDecriminalizes drug possession, treats substance use as health issue not crime, aligns with reform goals to reduce criminalization and prioritize treatment over punishment.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly treats substance use disorder as a disease (not criminal), removing barriers to healthcare access and aligning with public health approaches to treatment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7293: Relates to training of day care center employees in the administration of opioid antagonists

Requires all employees of a family day care center, group family day care center, school-aged child care program, and child day care center be trained in administering an opioid antagonist; requires a child day care to stock at least one opioid antagonist.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires opioid antagonist training and stocking in childcare settings to address overdose emergencies, advancing public health protection in vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1797: Establishes the office of addiction and mental health services

This bill creates a new "Office of Addiction and Mental Health Services" in New York by merging the existing Office of Mental Health and Office of Addiction Services and Supports. It integrates care for individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or both under one office, replacing outdated references to previous agencies. The office will be led by a single commissioner with dual authority, supported by two deputy commissioners focused on addiction and mental health services, respectively. This structural change aims to streamline service delivery and coordination for people seeking treatment for co-occurring conditions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates integrated office for mental health/addiction services, advancing care coordination and strengthening public health infrastructure within healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1484: Enacts the model overdose mapping and response act

This bill creates a centralized system to track and map drug overdose incidents across New York State in near real-time. It requires local agencies (including coroners, emergency medical services, law enforcement, and health departments) to report confirmed or suspected overdoses to a shared data platform called ODMAP. The system generates location maps to help agencies quickly identify overdose "spikes" and target resources like treatment access, public education, and law enforcement interventions. This aims to improve coordinated responses to the overdose crisis without changing existing laws or funding.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePromotes public health response via overdose mapping, targeting treatment access - aligns with reform by shifting focus from punishment to rehabilitation programs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates real-time overdose mapping to target treatment access and public health resources, strengthening response to overdose crisis95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5125: Requires health care professionals to inquire about the opioid history of certain patients

Requires that where a health care professional or professionals require the completion of an allergy checklist or form by the patient, prior to receiving care by such professional or professionals, the checklist or form shall also inquire about the opioid history of such patient.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates opioid history inquiry during patient checklists to enhance safety and prevent misuse, aligning with healthcare protection goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1763: Relates to cost sharing fees for outpatient treatment at a substance use treatment program

Provides that for a substance use disorder outpatient treatment episode of care by a provider licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by the office of addiction services and supports, an insured shall only be responsible for a cost sharing fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps patient cost-sharing for substance use treatment, improving access to mental health services by limiting out-of-pocket expenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 7508: Requires health care professionals to prescribe opioid antagonists when prescribing an opioid

Requires health care professionals to prescribe opioid antagonists when prescribing an opioid and discuss the dangers of opioid addiction with such patient in a manner consistent with regulations promulgated by the commissioner of health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates opioid antagonists and addiction education to prevent overdose, directly protecting patients and advancing public health safety within healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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