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NY S01546

NY S01546
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.


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Introduced
01/13/2021
In Committee
01/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 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 opioid antagonists (medications that counteract the effects of opioids) when prescribing opioids. Additionally, the bill mandates that health care professionals discuss the dangers of opioid addiction with patients in a manner consistent with regulations set by the Commissioner of Health. The purpose of this bill is to address the ongoing opioid crisis by ensuring patients are made aware of the risks of opioid addiction and have access to medication that can reverse an opioid overdose.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (on 01/13/2021)

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