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NY A04062
Bill
Status
1/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Scott Gray
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AI Summary
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Requires all individuals entering county correctional facilities to be medically tested for opioid use upon incarceration, with testing conducted by an organization independent from medication assisted treatment providers
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Mandates that incarcerated individuals already receiving medication assisted treatment prior to incarceration must receive treatment within 72 hours of request and may continue throughout their incarceration
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Allows individuals who tested positive for opioids or were in treatment prior to incarceration to begin medication assisted treatment within four weeks of their scheduled release date
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Requires treatment plans to be developed in consultation with correctional administrators to identify the most effective, least costly methods while minimizing medication diversion within facilities
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Directs the Office of Addiction Services and Supports to develop and implement a training program for correctional staff and healthcare providers on medication assisted treatment implementation
Legislative Description
Provides standards for correctional facilities in relation to medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders and the testing for opioid use when an individual is first incarcerated.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/7/2026