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NY S04880
Establishes through the department of health, in conjunction with the office of addiction services and supports, a drug checking services program to allow individuals to bring drugs or controlled substances and have them tested for contaminants, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds.
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
06/04/2024
06/04/2024
Crossed Over
06/04/2024
06/04/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to establishing a drug checking services program
AI Summary
This bill establishes a drug checking services program through the Department of Health, in conjunction with the Office of Addiction Services and Supports. The program allows individuals to bring drugs or controlled substances to be tested for contaminants, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds. The bill also provides legal protections for individuals and organizations involved in the provision of these drug checking services, and prohibits the collection and use of personal information related to individuals who use the services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D)*,
Cordell Cleare (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Rachel May (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
Last Action
referred to codes (on 06/04/2024)
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