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NY A01065
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Angelino
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AI Summary
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Requires all individuals determined eligible for public assistance to submit to a drug test before receiving any benefits
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Directs the Commissioner of Health to establish rules for testing methods, frequency, substances tested, and criteria for failing the drug test
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Mandates that individuals who fail the drug test enroll in a certified drug rehabilitation program and actively participate to remain eligible for assistance
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Requires health care professionals, law enforcement agencies, and courts to report substance abuse information of public assistance recipients to the commissioner
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Authorizes the commissioner to investigate reports, withhold public assistance, and place reported individuals into substance abuse rehabilitation facilities or programs
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Provides that before a person may receive public assistance benefits, they must submit to and pass a drug test; requires health care professionals, law enforcement agencies, and courts report certain instances of substance abuse to the commissioner of social services.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/7/2026