Bill > A01667

This bill establishes a comprehensive approach to combating antibiotic resistance in New York State by creating an Office of Antibiotic-Resistance Control and an Antibiotic-Resistance Control Board. The bill aims to address the growing public health threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria by integrating and coordinating state efforts across healthcare and agricultural sectors. Key provisions include establishing goals to reduce healthcare-associated and community-acquired antibiotic-resistant infections, creating an Antibiotics Education Fund to support educational programs, and implementing strict regulations on antibiotic use in food-producing animals. The legislation prohibits the use of medically important antibiotics for promoting weight gain or disease prevention in livestock, requires veterinarian oversight for antibiotic administration, and mandates detailed reporting of antibiotic use. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of airborne infectious diseases to include methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other antibiotic-resistant infections. The bill reflects a "One Health" approach, recognizing the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health in addressing antibiotic resistance, with the ultimate goal of reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and slowing the development of "superbugs" that are resistant to current medical treatments.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1667