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NY A00533
NY A00533Relates to the establishment of a program for the use of medication assisted treatment for inmates in both state and county correctional facilities; relates to reporting requirements; substance use disorder treatment and transition services implemented in jails.
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Introduced
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
05/11/2021
05/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to the establishment of a program for the use of medication assisted treatment for inmates; and to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to the implementation of substance use disorder treatment and transition services in jails
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a program for the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for inmates in both state and county correctional facilities. The bill requires the Commissioner of Corrections, in conjunction with the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, to set up a MAT program in state correctional facilities. The program must include all FDA-approved addiction medications and provide individualized treatment plans. The bill also mandates the establishment of reentry strategies and procedures to assist inmates in continued recovery upon release. Additionally, the bill directs the Commissioner of Corrections to set standards and guidelines for a similar MAT program in county jails and submit an annual report on the effectiveness of these programs. Finally, the bill requires the Commissioner of Mental Hygiene to implement a jail-based substance use disorder treatment and transition services program in consultation with local government units and other stakeholders.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (27)
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
John McDonald (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Steve Otis (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Dan Quart (D),
Diana Richardson (D),
José Rivera (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
substituted by s1795 (on 05/26/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A533 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00533&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00533 |
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