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NY S06874
Bill
Status
6/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Terrence Murphy
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AI Summary
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Amends the criminal procedure law to modify conditions for defendants participating in judicial diversion programs for substance abuse treatment.
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Allows defendants with opioid abuse or dependence to participate in medically prescribed drug treatments under a licensed health care professional's care.
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Prohibits courts from requiring the use of any specified type or brand of drug during medically prescribed drug treatment as a condition of program participation.
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Takes effect immediately and applies to all defendants applying for or participating in judicial diversion programs under article 216 of the criminal procedure law on or after the effective date.
Legislative Description
Prohibits courts from conditioning release of an eligible defendant into a judicial diversion program upon treatment using any specified type or brand of drug.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.67
6/22/2016