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NY S05457
NY S05457Authorizes the use of opioid antagonists by public accommodations for opioid overdose prevention.
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Introduced
05/01/2019
05/01/2019
In Committee
02/04/2020
02/04/2020
Crossed Over
06/12/2019
06/12/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to authorizing the use of opioid antagonists by public accommodations for opioid overdose prevention The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Law to authorize the use of opioid antagonists (such as naloxone) by public accommodations, which are defined as public or private businesses open to the public, for the purpose of opioid overdose prevention. The bill provides that the use of an opioid antagonist under this law shall be considered first aid or emergency treatment, and that public accommodations, as well as any persons employed by them, acting reasonably and in good faith, shall not be subject to criminal, civil, or administrative liability solely by reason of such action.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Pete Harckham (D)*,
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
David Carlucci (D),
Andrew Gounardes (D),
Anna Kaplan (D),
Rachel May (D),
Jen Metzger (D),
Kevin Parker (D),
Last Action
referred to health (on 02/04/2020)
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