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NY S08770

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nathalia Fernandez

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires private employers mandated by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act to have first aid supplies to also have an opioid antagonist (such as naloxone) available for emergency treatment at the workplace

  • Excludes state government, political subdivisions, public authorities, and other governmental agencies from the employer definition under this requirement

  • Classifies administering an opioid antagonist under this law as first aid or emergency treatment under Public Health Law section 3000-a, providing liability protections

  • Directs the Labor Commissioner, in coordination with the Health Commissioner, to create regulations addressing the required number of opioid antagonists based on workplace size, personnel training requirements, and proper use

  • Extends the effective date of the 2025 law (S.5922-A/A.2725-A) from 180 days to one year after passage, while authorizing immediate development of implementing regulations

Legislative Description

Relates to requirements regarding employers including opioid antagonists where first aid kits are required by federal law; amends the effectiveness thereof.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A9453

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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