Bill > A00309

This bill updates the legal framework for the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (formerly the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services), making several key changes to how addiction professionals are defined, credentialed, and regulated. The bill expands the office's scope to include a broader definition of addictive disorders, encompassing substance use, compulsive gambling, and related services, and introduces more comprehensive standards for addiction professionals. It establishes new requirements for training and credentialing, including mandates for sensitivity training, trauma-informed care, and addressing co-occurring disorders. The bill also requires the office to develop detailed reporting mechanisms, such as monitoring addiction treatment programs in correctional facilities and creating educational resources about addiction for schools and healthcare providers. Additionally, the legislation renames the office, updates terminology throughout the existing law, and provides a framework for existing credentials to be transitioned to the new "addiction professional" designation. The changes aim to improve the quality, accessibility, and comprehensiveness of addiction services and support across New York State, with a focus on patient-centered, evolving best practices in treatment and recovery.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A309