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NY A02567
NY A02567Requires 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
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
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 can reverse an opioid overdose) when prescribing opioids, and to 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 providing patients with access to life-saving overdose reversal medication and education on the risks of opioid addiction when they are prescribed these powerful painkillers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A2567 | 01/20/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02567&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02567 | 01/20/2021 |
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