Loading chat...

NY S01819

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nathalia Fernandez

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the criminal procedure law to make urine test results from judicial diversion programs private and confidential, prohibiting disclosure to the court or any adverse party without the tested individual's consent

  • Prohibits urine test results indicating use of non-prescribed substances from being used as evidence in criminal actions against the individual tested

  • Requires that urinalysis results still be disclosed to the specified treatment program or programs overseeing the defendant's participation

  • Updates gendered language in the statute from "he or she" and "his or her" to "they" and "their"

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that the results of urine tests conducted pursuant to a judicial diversion program shall be private and confidential.

Last Action

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes3/5/2026
Alcoholism and Substance Use Disorders1/7/2026
Codes6/12/2025
Codes3/12/2025
Alcoholism and Substance Use Disorders1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available