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NY S09926
Bill
Status
10/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
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Amends Public Health Law Section 3351 to authorize advanced emergency medical technicians (AEMTs) to order controlled substances for treating acute withdrawal symptoms in people with substance use disorders
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Permits registered nurses and advanced emergency medical technicians to administer controlled substances previously limited to practitioners only
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Replaces outdated terminology "an addict" with "a person with a substance use disorder" throughout the statute
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Allows advanced emergency medical technicians to order certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
10/9/2024