Bill > S01973

This bill prohibits supervised injection sites in New York, defining them as facilities where individuals can use controlled substances under medical supervision. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for any person to own, operate, work in, or volunteer at such a site, with narrow exceptions for certain addiction treatment programs certified by the Office of Addiction Services and Supports. The legislation adds new definitions to the public health law that describe supervised injection sites as locations where addicts or other individuals can possess and use controlled substances under the supervision of trained medical professionals like physicians, nurses, and mental health counselors. The bill also amends existing laws to include operating a supervised injection site as a violation that could lead to professional discipline for healthcare workers. Importantly, the bill explicitly excludes licensed opioid treatment programs and substance abuse programs from the definition of supervised injection sites. By criminalizing these facilities, the bill aims to prevent the establishment of spaces where illegal drug use is tolerated, even under medical supervision, reflecting a strict approach to managing drug addiction and preventing potential drug-related harm.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1973