Bill > A00658

This bill requires homeless shelters and other temporary housing providers in New York State to maintain an opioid antagonist (specifically naloxone) on-site at all times and have at least one employee trained in its administration when staff are required to be present. The bill defines an opioid antagonist as a federally approved drug that can counteract the effects of opioids, with specific provisions for training and responding to potential overdoses. Trained employees must complete an initial training program (potentially through a department of health registered overdose prevention program), receive refresher training every two years, contact emergency medical services during an overdose response, follow specific response protocols, and report overdose incidents to the health department. Additionally, each temporary housing provider must develop a training plan in collaboration with a local registered opioid overdose prevention program to address potential overdose risks for residents. The bill aims to improve safety and emergency response capabilities in homeless shelters and similar facilities by ensuring staff are prepared to address potential opioid overdose situations. The legislation will take effect 30 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for developing necessary implementing regulations.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A658