Healthcare (Substance Abuse)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1269: Relates to funding for services of the office of addiction services and supports

This bill modifies how New York State funds addiction treatment services provided by local governments and community agencies. It establishes a "payment for services" model where the state reimburses up to 100% of approved operating costs and capital expenses for these programs, contingent on meeting performance standards and financial compliance. Local agencies must submit detailed budgets aligned with service plans, and funding may be reduced if programs fail to meet minimum service utilization or productivity targets. The changes apply to programs operated by voluntary agencies or local governments receiving state aid for addiction services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes state reimbursement up to 100% for addiction treatment services, directly funding healthcare programs under mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7617: Relates to the enactment of the Safer Consumption Services Act

Bill S 7617, known as the "Safer Consumption Services Act," allows the Department of Health to approve entities to establish overdose prevention center programs. These programs provide hygienic spaces for individuals to consume preobtained drugs, staffed by healthcare professionals or trained personnel. They offer sterile supplies, overdose prevention education, administer first aid, and provide referrals to substance use disorder treatment and other services. The bill grants immunity from criminal, civil, or administrative penalties to participants, program staff, and property owners solely for their good faith involvement in an approved program.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes overdose prevention centers providing treatment referrals and healthcare instead of criminalization, aligning with harm reduction and criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes healthcare-provided overdose prevention centers with treatment referrals, directly expanding public health services and substance use disorder care access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 9126: Relates to prohibiting supervised injection sites

Relates to prohibiting supervised injection sites; provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to own, operate, work in or volunteer at a supervised injection site; defines terms and establishes penalties.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProhibits supervised injection sites, a harm reduction approach in criminal justice reform, expanding criminalization of drug use and restricting reform efforts.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits supervised injection sites, a public health service for harm reduction, restricting access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3148: 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 affordability and access to healthcare services within insurance coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8715: Directs the state comptroller to conduct an audit of the department of financial services to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements

Directs the state comptroller to conduct an audit of the department of financial services to ensure the agency is meeting its responsibility to evaluate and assess insurer compliance with federal and state mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates audit to ensure insurer compliance with mental health parity requirements, directly supporting equal coverage for mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5157: 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 HealthcareRemoves co-pay barriers for short-term opioid refills, improving patient access to necessary pain management without financial burden.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4208: Establishes statewide pilot programs promoting the use of alternative treatments for individuals suffering from chronic lower back pain

Establishes statewide pilot programs for the purpose of promoting the use of alternatives to opioid treatment for individuals suffering from chronic lower back pain by offering access to nonpharmacologic treatments such as acupuncture and chiropractic services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes nonpharmacologic treatments (acupuncture/chiropractic) for chronic pain, improving patient access to alternatives to opioids within healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 51: 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 HealthcareMandates training and stocking of opioid antagonists in child care centers to address overdose emergencies, enhancing emergency health preparedness in public health settings.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6967: Directs the commissioner of health to promulgate rules and regulations to reduce the diversion of addiction medications

Directs the commissioner of the department of health to promulgate rules and regulations promoting recovery from opioid misuse and reducing diversion of addiction medicines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes opioid recovery programs and reduces diversion of addiction meds, advancing public health initiatives in healthcare access and treatment services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7357: Requires hospital and emergency room physicians to notify a patient's prescriber that such patient is being treated for a controlled substance overdose

Requires hospital and emergency room physicians to consult the prescription monitoring program registry and to notify a patient's prescriber that such patient is being treated for a controlled substance overdose.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires physicians to notify prescribers for controlled substance overdose treatment, improving care coordination and public health response to opioid crisis, supporting healthcare access and safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Substance Abuse

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