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NY J01683

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lea Webb

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commemorates the 10th anniversary of Truth Pharm, a nonprofit founded in October 2015 in Broome County, New York, in response to the opioid and overdose epidemic
  • Organization was established by Alexis Pleus after losing her son to an overdose, growing from a grassroots effort into a nationally recognized harm reduction leader
  • Truth Pharm created the "Trail of Truth," a memorial installation honoring lives lost to overdose, and provides free community services including support groups, a drop-in center, naloxone training, and educational programming
  • Organization focuses on harm reduction rather than anti-drug messaging, advocating for policy reform, reduced stigma, medical treatment for incarcerated individuals, and evidence-based approaches to substance use disorder
  • Resolution formally honors Truth Pharm's decade of advocacy, community service, and policy work in New York State

Legislative Description

Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Truth Pharm

Last Action

ADOPTED

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance3/3/2026

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