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NY A02567

NY A02567
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
01/19/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
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 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)

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