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NY S03448

Bill

Status

Passed

10/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Hinchey

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires every SUNY and CUNY campus to provide training in opioid antagonist administration to all resident assistants through an approved program under Public Health Law § 3309

  • Mandates that each SUNY and CUNY campus maintain opioid antagonists onsite in all college-owned or college-operated housing in quantities and types determined by the Commissioner of Health

  • Makes opioid antagonists accessible to resident assistants for emergency use on any student, staff member, or individual on college housing premises suspected of opioid overdose, regardless of prior opioid abuse history

  • Allows SUNY and CUNY campuses to designate additional volunteer employees trained in opioid antagonist administration to respond when resident assistants are unavailable

  • Provides immunity from criminal, civil, or administrative liability for any person or entity acting reasonably and in good faith in compliance with this section

Legislative Description

Relates to opioid overdose prevention in college housing; requires training of resident assistants in the administration of opioid antagonists.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.580

10/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/7/2022
Higher Education1/5/2022
Higher Education6/2/2021
Rules5/26/2021
Finance5/18/2021
Higher Education1/29/2021

Full Bill Text

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