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NY A10758
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
- Amends section 19.31 of the mental hygiene law to modify medication assisted treatment training requirements for substance abuse counselors
- Removes requirement that qualified health care professionals complete medication assisted treatment training, applying mandate only to credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselors under section 19.07(d)
- Removes requirement that counselors at schools or those providing treatment pursuant to the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 complete the training
- Requires completion of an office-approved medication assisted treatment training course within 18 months of the section's effective date or within one year of commencing treatment or counseling services, whichever is later
- Takes effect on the same date as the 2016 law amending the mental hygiene law referenced in legislative bills S. 7301 and A. 10294
Legislative Description
Relates to requiring certain persons providing substance abuse treatment or counseling to complete training in medication assisted treatment.
Last Action
referred to alcoholism and drug abuse
12/23/2016
Committee Referrals
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse12/23/2016
Full Bill Text
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