NY A09252

Requires all incarcerated individuals in county correctional facilities to receive medical testing for opioid use upon incarceration, conducted by an organization independent from medication-assisted treatment providers.

Mandates county correctional facilities offer medication-assisted treatment to individuals who test positive for opioid use, with placement not being mandatory and decisions on medication type and dosage made by qualified healthcare professionals.

Requires individuals previously receiving medication-assisted treatment to be offered continuation of such treatment within 72 hours of incarceration and for any duration of their incarceration at their option.

Allows individuals not actively in treatment to participate in medication-assisted treatment within four weeks prior to their scheduled release date if they tested positive for opioid use or were actively participating in treatment before incarceration.

Prohibits denial of program participation or disciplinary infractions based on positive drug screening results and requires the Office of Addiction Services and Supports to develop training programs for correctional staff and healthcare providers implementing medication-assisted treatment.