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NY A11059
Bill
Status
10/7/2020
Primary Sponsor
Karines Reyes
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AI Summary
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Establishes an opioid settlement fund under joint custody of the state comptroller and commissioner of taxation and finance to receive money from settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors, and vendors.
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Requires fund money to supplement, not replace, existing alcohol and substance use addiction prevention and recovery funding.
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Directs fund expenditures toward programs including youth prevention, public education campaigns, treatment services, harm reduction, supportive housing, criminal justice diversion, and services for pregnant women and new parents with substance use histories.
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Creates an opioid settlement board with 10 appointed members (four by governor, three by senate president, three by assembly speaker) plus three ex-officio commissioners to recommend fund allocations to the legislature.
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Prohibits board members from directing funds to entities in which they have financial interest and requires recusal from related discussions or votes.
Legislative Description
Establishes an opioid settlement fund from money received by the state as result of the settlement of litigation; provides such funds will be used to support programs that combat substance use and addiction issues, and co-occurring mental illnesses; establishes the opioid settlement board which will provide recommendations on how the opioid settlement fund will be utilized.
Last Action
referred to alcoholism and drug abuse
10/7/2020