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NY A02253
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Health to develop a training program and materials for paramedics on protocols for administering buprenorphine following naloxone administration in suspected overdose cases
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Authorizes paramedics who complete the training to carry and administer buprenorphine during emergency medical services for suspected overdoses
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Mandates two conditions for buprenorphine administration: authorization from the supervising physician and informed consent from the patient receiving services
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Requires the commissioner to provide this training to all paramedics providing emergency medical services in New York
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Relates to dispensing certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder during certain emergency medical treatment, or to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.
Last Action
print number 2253a
1/13/2026