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NY S00056
Bill
Status
6/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathalia Fernandez
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AI Summary
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Establishes a drug checking services program through the Department of Health allowing individuals to have drugs or controlled substances tested for contaminants, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds
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Requires the department to implement public health surveillance of the unregulated drug supply to monitor trends, track health outcomes, and provide early warning of public health emergencies
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Authorizes use of enhanced drug checking technology including infrared spectrophotometers, raman spectrophotometers, and ion mobility spectrometers for substance analysis
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Provides legal immunity from arrest, prosecution, and civil/administrative penalties for department employees, contractors, volunteers, property owners, and individuals presenting substances for testing when acting in good faith
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Prohibits collection of personal information from individuals submitting substances for testing and bars test results from being used as evidence in criminal or civil proceedings against the individual
Legislative Description
Establishes through the department of health a drug checking services program to allow individuals to bring drugs or controlled substances and have them tested for contaminants, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds; requires the department to establish public health surveillance of the unregulated drug supply; provides exemptions for participants in the drug checking program from certain controlled substance offenses.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
2/4/2026