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NY S08234
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
George Amedore
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AI Summary
- Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 19.31 to narrow the scope of credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselors required to complete medication assisted treatment training
- Removes requirement for qualified health care professionals to complete the training
- Removes requirement for persons providing treatment at schools or pursuant to the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 to complete the training
- Retains requirement that credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselors must complete an approved course in medication assisted treatment within 18 months of the effective date or within one year of commencing treatment services, whichever is later
- Takes effect on the same date as the related 2016 legislation (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 RULES
12/23/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules12/23/2016
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