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NY S08976

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Ritchie

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Health and Department of Corrections and Community Supervision must jointly conduct a study on the effects of fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, synthetic hallucinogens, and certain prescription drugs on law enforcement and correctional officers exposed through screening, raids, and arrests.

  • Study scope includes identifying short-term and long-term health effects of repeated exposure, methods to reduce exposure, and effectiveness of current treatments.

  • Study must establish best practices to reduce health impacts, identify disparities in treatment opportunities across New York State, and recommend whether regional treatment centers are needed.

  • Departments must submit findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the governor and legislature no later than one year after the act takes effect.

  • Act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires the department of health in conjunction with the department of corrections and community supervision to identify the short-term and long-term effects of fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, synthetic hallucinatory substances and certain prescription drug exposure on law enforcement officers and correctional officers who repeatedly come into contact with such substances during screening efforts at correctional facilities, raids and arrests.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

9/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules9/14/2020

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