Healthcare (Substance Abuse)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5621: Relates to prehospital emergency medical services for individuals in substance use recovery

Relates to prehospital emergency medical services for individuals in substance use recovery; requires policies, procedures, and protocols to be developed to identify individuals in substance use recovery and to avoid treatment that could compromise such individuals' recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates protocols to protect substance use recovery during emergency care, aligning with patient rights and improved healthcare access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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died · New York · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1812: Relates to the certification of innovative statewide substance use disorder treatment services

This bill creates a certification process for organizations providing in-home substance use disorder treatment services in New York. It requires applicants (including out-of-state entities registered with the state) to meet specific clinical standards, including conducting screenings for overdose risk, mental health conditions, and suicide risk. Certified providers must implement safety plans, medication-assisted treatment, naloxone access, and regular recovery planning. The law aims to standardize and expand access to in-home treatment while ensuring providers meet defined safety and clinical requirements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires certified substance use treatment with overdose risk screening and medication-assisted treatment, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce recidivism through rehabilitation.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates clinical standards including mental health screenings, medication-assisted treatment, naloxone access, and safety plans for substance use disorder care, strengthening treatment protocols and patient safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1937: Relates to patient counseling before issuing a prescription for a schedule II opioid

Relates to patient counseling before issuing a prescription for a schedule II opioid; requires practitioners to consult with the patient regarding the quantity of the opioid and the patient's option to fill the prescription in a lesser quantity, and to inform the patient of the risks associated with opiate addiction and document the reason for the prescription.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires opioid prescription counseling to inform patients of addiction risks and document reasons, enhancing patient safety and informed consent in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2315: Prohibits co-pays for certain short term opioid drug prescriptions

Prohibits insurance companies from imposing a co-pay pursuant to a follow up visit with a physician in order to receive a refill on an opioid drug prescription which was initially written for seven days or less.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits insurance co-pays for opioid prescription follow-ups, removing financial barriers to access necessary care and improving patient access to healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2025

S 1806: Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to certain peer support advocates based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration

Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to peer support advocates who are certified or licensed and are participating in the provision of corrections-based substance use disorder treatment and transition services based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill removes barriers for formerly incarcerated peer advocates in correctional facilities, directly supporting rehabilitation programs and reducing recidivism through expanded access to substance use treatment services.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables peer support for substance use disorder treatment in correctional facilities by removing barriers based on prior incarceration, improving access to mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 5103: Requires schools to include instruction on the prevention of co-occurring disorders as an integral part of their health education programs

Bill S 5103 amends the education law to require junior and senior high schools to include instruction on the prevention of co-occurring disorders within their health education programs. This new instruction will serve as a bridge between existing units on mental health and substance misuse or addiction. It aims to educate students about mental health, foster healthy decision-making, and explain pathways to substance misuse. The instruction must be designed according to pupils' needs and abilities, and the commissioner may consult relevant advisory councils during development.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates new health curriculum on mental health/substance misuse prevention, enhancing student education programs per bill's explicit requirement to integrate into school health education.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates school curriculum on co-occurring disorder prevention, advancing mental health education as part of healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3366: Requires insurance and Medicaid coverage for inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment for a period of not less than forty-five days

This bill requires all health insurance plans and Medicaid to cover substance abuse treatment for at least 45 days, both inpatient and outpatient. It prohibits insurers from applying stricter financial requirements or treatment limits to substance abuse care than those used for other medical conditions. Coverage must include unlimited medically necessary treatment in residential settings for inpatient care. The bill directly affects individuals seeking substance abuse treatment by mandating longer, less restricted access to care through insurance and Medicaid.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates comprehensive substance abuse coverage, prohibits discriminatory treatment limits, expands access to mental health services per healthcare topic definition95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 3051: 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 HealthcareBill establishes unified licensing standards for outpatient healthcare centers, strengthening regulatory framework for mental health/addiction services under health departments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5103: Permits facilities to be dually licensed under the office of mental health and the office of addiction services and supports

This bill creates a new dual licensing program for facilities serving both mental health and addiction treatment needs. It allows facilities to obtain licenses simultaneously from both the Office of Mental Health and the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, rather than seeking separate licenses. The key provision requires the two commissioners to jointly develop this licensing program through new rules and regulations. This change directly affects facilities providing integrated mental health and addiction services, streamlining their regulatory process.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables integrated mental health/addiction services via dual licensing, improving patient access to combined care without separate licensing barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1029: Directs the commissioner of health to conduct a study to identify, analyze, report, and medically combat new or previously unseen opiate/opioid compounds found in overdose patients in New York state

Directs the commissioner of health to conduct a study to identify, analyze, report, and medically combat new or previously unseen opiate/opioid compounds found in overdose patients in New York state for the purpose of establishing more efficient overdose medical treatment protocols.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs study to combat opioid compounds and establish better overdose treatment protocols, enhancing public health response and medical care protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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