Bill > S01795

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 Correction, in conjunction with the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, to establish a MAT program in state correctional facilities. The program must include all FDA-approved MAT medications and provide individualized treatment plans for participating inmates. The bill also requires the Commissioner to establish standards and guidelines for a similar MAT program in county jails and submit annual reports on the effectiveness of the programs. Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner of Mental Hygiene to implement a jail-based substance use disorder treatment and transition services program, which must include withdrawal management, MAT, counseling, peer support, and re-entry services.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S1795