Healthcare (Substance Abuse)

passed · New York · Assembly May 14, 2026

A 9146: Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from providing counseling, therapy, and treatment services for bettors in New York

Requires mobile sports wagering operators when providing information regarding compulsive play, all links and referrals for counseling, therapy or treatment services shall direct account holders to the problem gambling services webpage maintained by the office of addiction services and supports.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates referrals to existing problem gambling treatment services via state addiction office, improving access to mental health care for bettors.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 4159: 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 JusticeRemoves barriers for formerly incarcerated peer advocates in correctional treatment programs, advancing rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through direct service access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves barriers for certified peer advocates in correctional substance use disorder treatment, improving access to mental health services within healthcare context.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

died · New York · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 4953: Establishes an intensive addiction and medical services integrated services pilot program

Establishes an intensive addiction and medical services integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and medical services integrated services to individuals who have significant addiction and medical issues.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes addiction treatment pilot program, aligning with criminal justice reform to reduce recidivism through rehabilitation services for high-need individuals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates integrated addiction/medical pilot program, expanding access to treatment for co-occurring conditions under healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6435: Establishes contingency management services for certain persons with substance use disorders

Requires the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services to provide contingency management services, including non-cash rewards, for persons with addiction disorders who abstain from substance abuse and comply with treatment objectives.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates contingency management services for substance use disorder treatment, expanding access to evidence-based care for addiction, aligning with mental health support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2025

A 5746: 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 HealthcareMandates audits to enforce mental health parity compliance, protecting patient rights to equal insurance coverage for mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5817: Relates to temporary release eligibility for judicially ordered comprehensive alcohol and substance abuse treatment

This bill modifies New York's correction law to expand temporary release eligibility for incarcerated individuals who complete judicially-ordered substance abuse treatment in state facilities. It allows these individuals to qualify for temporary release programs (like work release or community service) without requiring parole eligibility, provided they meet specific criteria. However, it explicitly excludes individuals convicted of sex offenses, violent crimes involving deadly weapons, or serious physical injury, and requires commissioner approval for certain cases. The policy change directly affects incarcerated people in New York state correctional facilities participating in substance abuse treatment programs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands temporary release for substance abuse treatment completers, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism in corrections system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to substance abuse treatment by enabling temporary release post-completion, supporting healthcare continuity for incarcerated individuals without restricting access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5745: Creates substance use prevention and recovery resource materials for schools

Creates substance use prevention and recovery resource materials which include age-appropriate information on the risks of drug use, overdoses, and how to include resources from outside of the school district to improve instruction.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates substance use prevention resource materials for schools to improve instruction, enhancing student health education programs without restricting or defunding education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates substance use prevention/recovery resources, directly supporting public health initiatives and mental health services through age-appropriate education and resource coordination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1748: Requires certain eligible persons or entities to acquire and possess opioid antagonists

Requires certain eligible persons or entities to acquire and possess opioid antagonists for emergency treatment of a person appearing to experience an opioid-related overdose.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates opioid antagonist availability for overdose emergencies, enhancing emergency medical response and public health safety within healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9252: Establishes a grant program to assist providers in purchasing opioid antagonists alongside automated external defibrillators

Establishes a grant program to assist providers in purchasing opioid antagonists alongside automated external defibrillators; establishes criteria for such grant program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates grant program funding opioid antagonists and AEDs for providers, directly advancing emergency healthcare access and public health response to overdose/cardiac events.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 5382: Relates to the construction of facilities for chemical dependence services that promote the privacy of individuals

Relates to the construction of facilities for chemical dependence services that promote the privacy of individuals while bathing, sleeping, using restrooms and receiving individual counseling services, while also allowing for maximization of the use of such facility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes privacy in chemical dependence treatment facilities, supporting patient rights and access to mental health services per healthcare topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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