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NY A10619
NY A10619Requires health care professionals to prescribe opioid antagonists when prescribing an opioid and discuss the dangers of opioid addiction with such patient in a manner consistent with regulations promulgated by the commissioner of health.
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Introduced
06/10/2020
06/10/2020
In Committee
06/10/2020
06/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Requires health care professionals to prescribe opioid antagonists when prescribing an opioid and discuss the dangers of opioid addiction with such patient in a manner consistent with regulations promulgated by the commissioner of health.
AI Summary
This bill requires health care professionals to prescribe an opioid antagonist (a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose) when prescribing an opioid. It also mandates that the health care professional discuss the dangers of opioid addiction with the patient in a manner consistent with regulations set by the Commissioner of Health. The bill aims to address the ongoing opioid crisis by ensuring that patients prescribed opioids are informed about the risks of addiction and have access to a life-saving medication in case of an overdose.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
referred to health (on 06/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/A10619 | 09/25/2020 |
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A10619&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 06/11/2020 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A10619&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A10619 | 06/11/2020 |
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