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NY A06481

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Slater

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "entity" eligible to obtain and administer opioid antagonists to explicitly include law enforcement agencies and emergency medical services providers

  • Authorizes opioid antagonist recipients to distribute the medication by leaving it behind at the location of a known or suspected opioid overdose, in addition to direct distribution

  • Extends first aid/emergency treatment liability protections to cover the distribution of opioid antagonists, not just their use

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Permits certain persons to leave behind opioid antagonists at the location of a known or suspected opioid overdose.

Last Action

referred to health

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Health3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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